9 Avatars of Maa Durga

Shailaputri

She is known as "Daughter of Mountain". She represents Maa Parvati in her stage of childhood.

Brahmacharini

She is Known as "Mother of devotion and Penance". She represents Maa Parvati in her phase of Asceticism.

Chandraghanta

She is known as "Destroyer of demons". She represents Maa Parvati in the form of Shakti.

Kushmanda

She is known as "Goddess of The Cosmic Egg". She represents Maa Paravati in the form of Mahashakti.

Skandamata

She is known as "Goddess of motherhood and Children". She represents Maa Parvati in her stage of motherhood.

Katyayani

She is known as "Goddess of Power". She represents Maa Parvati in the warrior stage.

Kalaratri

She is known as "Goddess of Auspiciousness and Courage". She represents Maa Parvati in her form of destruction.

Mahagauri

She is known as "Goddess of Beauty and Women". She represents Maa Parvati in her form of recovery.

Siddhidhatri

She is known as "Goddess of Supernatural Powers or Siddhis". She represents Maa Parvati in her stage of reaching her highest and supreme form as Mahashakti.