Navadurga
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Navadurga (Sanskrit: नवदुर्गा, IAST: Navadurgā), also spelled Navdurga and Navadurgas, are nine manifestations and forms of Durga in Hinduism,[1][2] especially worshipped during Navaratri and Durga Puja.[3] They are often considered collectively as a single deity, mainly among the followers of Shaktism and Shaivism sect of Hinduism.[4][4]
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Navadurga | |
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Power, strength, protection, knowledge, wealth, fertility and Moksha | |
Devanagari | नवदुर्गा |
Sanskrit transliteration | navadurgā |
Affiliation | Adi Shakti, Durga, Parvati, Devi |
Mantra | oṁ aim hrīṁ śrīṁ mahādurgāyai namo namaḥ |
Weapon | Khanda (sword), Bow and arrow, Trishula, Sudarshan Chakra, Gada (mace), shield, shankha, Ghanta |
Mount | Lion, tiger, nandi, ox, mule and lotus |
Festivals | Navaratri, Durga Puja, Vijayadashami, Durga Ashtami |
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According to Hindu mythology, the nine forms are considered the nine stages of Durga during the nine-day long duration of the war with demon-king Mahishasura, where the tenth day is celebrated as the Vijayadashami (lit. 'victory day') among the Hindus and is considered as one of the most important festivals.[5]