Navratri 2020: Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of Durga and Puja Vidhi and Mantra of the day

Goddess Mahagauri is the 8th manifestation of the goddess Durga and amongst the NavaDurga. This auspicious festival celebrates the Goddess and true devotees offer their devotion to the Devi on the eighth day.

According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Mahagauri has the power to fulfil all her devotees’ desires.

Her true devotees will get relief from life’s sufferings. The Devi is seen to have four arms through which she relays fear and power via a trident. She holds a tambourine in her left upper arm and the lower one is in the form of a blessing.

Mahagauri is said to be Goddess Parvati’s most beautiful form and destroys all evil and assassinates all the demons. Parvati’s fair complexion gave rise to the new Goddess after bathing in the Mansarovar River in Himalaya. Maa Mahagauri is also a symbol of forgiveness and penance. She denotes peace and forgives all sinners and purifies them, only if they truly want it. She can bless her devotee to let go of all the evil from their heart and make them pious.

Puja Vidhi of the day:

Start by worshipping the Goddess by burning lamps in front of her and meditate. Then offer yellow or white flowers and perfume and then chant the mantra . Do not forget to wear yellow clothes as it makes the occasion more auspicious.

Mantra of the day:

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Mahagauri Rupena Samsthita,
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.