Navaratri is the worship of the three divine goddesses, Saraswati (Goddess of learning and speech), Lakshmi(Goddess of wealth and prosperity), and Durga (Goddess of strength and courage). It is also said to be the battle that occurred between Goddess Chaamundeshwari and the asura (demon), Mahishaasura. The battle lasted 9 days and 9 nights. Finally, on the tenth day, Goddess Chaamundeshwari killed Mahishaasura. This day is known as Vijayadasami. Vijayadasami means the 10th day of victory. During Navaratri or the Nine Nights, the devotees adore the Mother and worship Her with great devotion. On the first three nights, Durga or the Destructive Aspect of the Mother is worshipped. On the succeeding three nights, it is the Creative Aspect or Lakshmi that is adored. And, on the last three nights, the knowledge aspect, or Sarasvati is invoked. The tenth is the Vijaya Dasami Day or the Day of Victory. Just imagine the tremendous wave of spiritual vibration, which should sweep the land when millions of people, all over the world repeat the names of the Mother and sing Her glories!
Maa Brahmacharini (ब्रह्मचारिणी) means a devoted female student who lives in an Ashrama with her Guru along with other students. It is also the name of the second aspect of the goddess Parvati. The goddess Brahmacharini wears white clothes that hold a Japa mala in her right hand and water Kamandalu in her left hand.
In the direction of Devarshi Narada, the goddess did penance to become the wife of Lord Shiva. Due to this penance, he was named Brahmacharini. This form of Goddess Durga is related to Mars. If there is Mangal Dosh in your Kundali, then worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini removes all your Mangal Doshas.
Mantra: "Om doom durgaya namah" & “ह्रीं श्री अम्बिकायै नम:”
Ruling Planet: Mars
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