The Nine Forms of Durga
Each night of Navratri honours one form of the Goddess, from Shailaputri, daughter of the mountains, to Siddhidatri, granter of all siddhis. Wear the day's colour and chant her mantra.
See this year's Navratri datesShailaputri
YellowOm Devi Shailaputryai Namah
The Daughter of the Mountain (Himalaya). She rides a bull (Nandi) and carries a trident and a lotus. She represents absolute nature.
Brahmacharini
GreenOm Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah
The Unmarried Form of Parvati. Walking bare feet, carrying a rosary (Japamala) and a water pot (Kamandalu), symbolizing severe penance and devotion.
Chandraghanta
GreyOm Devi Chandraghantayai Namah
She wears a half-moon shaped like a bell (Ghanta) on her forehead. She is established in peace, but ready for war with a 10-armed form riding a tiger.
Kushmanda
OrangeOm Devi Kushmandayai Namah
The Creator of the Universe. She produced the cosmic egg with her divine smile. She has 8 arms and rides a lion, bringing light.
Skandamata
WhiteOm Devi Skandamatayai Namah
The Mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya). She holds baby Kartikeya in her lap and represents the pure, motherly aspect of Goddess Durga.
Katyayani
RedOm Devi Katyayanyai Namah
The Warrior Goddess born to Sage Katyayana. She rides a magnificent lion, embodies fierce anger, and was manifested to destroy the demon Mahishasura.
Kalaratri
Royal BlueOm Devi Kalaratryai Namah
The Fierce, Dark Form. She rides a donkey, has scattered hair, breathes fire, and destroys ignorance, darkness, and evil demons.
Mahagauri
PinkOm Devi Mahagauryai Namah
The Extremely Radiant One. She glows with white brilliance (like Jasmine/Moon), rides a bull, and purifies devotees of all sins.
Siddhidatri
PurpleOm Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
The Granter of Supernatural Powers (Siddhis). Sitting on a lotus, fully realized, she blesses Lord Shiva and all devotees with ultimate wisdom.