She is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Must Reads: Why does Goddess Durga Devi stare at us so magically? She took 10 days to fight him, as he kept changing his forms to mislead her. Finally, when ...

Devotees chant various Devi mantras on this day. It is also considered rewarding to read Durga Chalisa on this day. At the end of puja, devotees also read the Durga Ashtami Vrat katha. Hindu devotees ...

The embodiment of spiritual enlightenment, Devi Siddhidatri grants mystical powers and success to her devotees. She emerged from Lord Shiva’s left side and is revered for guiding people toward ...