Eighth day of Navratre - Maha Gauri
Mahagauri is the eight form of Goddess Shakti. Her color is white. Whiteners
is shown by shell, moon etc. Mahagauri means one clean and bright like
a ray of lightning.
This is the form of Goddess Parvati when she did penance to get Lord Shiva as
her husband. It is believed that due to the intense Tapas performed by her without
moving caused soil and dust to collect on her body. Lord Shiva cleaned her with
water from Ganga that�s why she get whiteners as shine & got the name as Maha
Gauri.Purity is depicted in this form of Durga.
The Goddess is in the form of eight-year old child with complexion as fair
as a conch, moon and jasmine. Her clothes and ornaments are white and pure.
She has three eyes and four arms. Her right upper hand is in the pose of
allaying fear and right lower hand holds a trident in it. The left upper
hand holds a tambourine and the lower one is in the pose of blessing. All
sins of devotees are washed away due to her worship. Her power is unfailing
and instantly fruitful.
Durga Ashtami Puja is held in many parts of India. If human worship after
fast he/she gets fruits immediately. In front of Portrait of Goddess Mother
as in front of Parvati Mata in Lord Shiva temple one can worship Maa MahaGauri.
She appeared in the form of Maa Ambaji, Maa Kalika, Maa Bahucharaji etc.
Mantra To chant on 8th day of Navratre
" OM GANG GANPATYE NAMAH"
"OM MAHAGAURYE NAMAH"
" OM DURG DURGAYE NAMAHA"
