The Significnce of Navaratha al the power of Navadurga

Different aspects of the supreme goddess is venerated in the nine nights of Navaratha

 One of the most important Nepalese festivals, Dashain starts Navaratha or Navaratri literally means nine auspicious nights. The Goddess Durga is venerated during the nine days as she embodies the power of creation, preservation and destruction. Worship of the goddess bestows wealth, knowledge and prosperity.
During the nine days of the festival, different aspects of the supreme goddess is venerated. The first three days, the goddess is venerated as Durga, who destroys evil. For the next three days, the goddess is worshipped as Lakshmi, who grants wealth and prosperity. The goddess is revered during the last three days as Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom.

Pratipada & Shailputri

 On the first day of the festival, the goddess is venerated as Shailputri. Shailputri literally means the duaghter (putri) of the mountains (shaila). A from of Shakti and the consort of Lord Shiva, Shailputri embodies the power of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The goddess is variously known as Sati Bhavani, Parvati or Hemavati.
Dwitiya & Brahmacharini

 The goddess manifests as Brahmaccharini on the second day. The name of the goddess means one who practices devout austerity. A form of Uma or Parvati, the goddess grants happiness prosperity and moksha (emancipation)
Tritiya & Chandraghanta

Worshipped as Chandrattham the goddess represents beauty and bravery She is called Chandraghanta because of the chandra or half moon on her forehead in the shape of a ghanta or bell. She stands for valour and strength to fight the demons.

Chaturthi & Kushmanda

 On the fourth day, the goddess is venerated as Kushmanda According. to mythology, goddess Kushmanda created the universe through her laughter. The goddess is often depicted as having eight or 10 hands.

Panchami & Skand Mata

 The goddess is venerated as Skand Mata on  the fifth day. Skanda or Lord Kartikeya led the army of the gods against the demons. The goddess is depicted holding an infant Skanda in her arm.

Shashti & Katyayani

 On the sixth day, the goddess Durga is worshipped as Katyayani. According to popular belief associated with the  goddess, the venerated sage Kata performed severe austerities to beget the goddess as his daughter. Impressed with his penance, the goddess granted the sage his boon. The daughter born to Kata came to be known as Katyayani.

Saptami & Kaalratri

The goddess is worshipped as Kaalratri on the seventh day. As black as a dark night, the goddess has a dark complexion, disheveled hair aggressive posture. The goddess assures protection from fear and troubles. Unlike other forms of Durga which are depicted riding a lion, goddess Kaalratri rides a donkey. The goddess is also known as Shubhamkari or the one who performs good.

Ashtami & Maha Gauri 

Durga is venerated as Maha Gauri on this day. Extremely beautiful, fair as snow, worship of the goddess washes away all sins of past, present and future. According to a popular belief, the goddess developed a dark complexion due to long and severe austerities. The goddess regained her beauty after Lord Shiva cleaned her with the water of the Ganges. The resplendent goddess came to be known as Maha Gauri, which means extremely white. The goddess is depicted adorning white clothes and rides a bull.

Navami & Siddhidatri 

Siddhidatri is the ninth form of the goddess. It is believed she embodies all the eight siddhis. According to Hindu mythology, Shiva worshipped the goddess and was blessed with all the siddhis. Lord Shiva acquired the form of Ardhanarishvara because of the blessings of the goddess.

This Navaratha, do not forget to pray and seek the blessings of the goddess in the midst of all the celebrations. The goddess destroys evil not only in the society but also the vices which man acquires in his life.