1. Mother Shailputri (First Day)
- Form: Daughter of mountain king Himalaya.
- Vehicle: Vrishabha (Bull)
- Weapons: Trishul and Lotus
- Significance: This is the first form of Durga, which bestows stability, strength and patience to the devotees.
2. Mother Brahmacharini (second day)
- Form: Ascetic girl, rosary and kamandal in hands.
- Significance: Symbol of penance, restraint and devotion. Worshiping him leads to self-control and knowledge.
3. Maa Chandraghanta (third day)
- Form: Crescent moon on the forehead, ten arms, lion vehicle
- Significance: Symbol of courage, bravery and destruction of evil forces.
4. Maa Kushmanda (fourth day)
- Form: Ashtabhuja Devi, creator of the universe
- Significance: It is believed that Mother Kushmanda created the universe with her laughter. Worshiping him bestows health, wealth and longevity.
5. Mother Skandmata (Fifth Day)
- Form: Holding child Kartikeya (Skanda) in her lap.
- Vehicle: Leo
- Significance: Goddess of motherhood and compassion. His worship brings happiness to children and family prosperity.
6. Maa Katyayani (6th day)
- Form: Daughter of sage Katyayan, riding on a lion, four arms
- Significance: Goddess of strength and courage. Unmarried girls worship him to get a good groom.
7. Maa Kalratri (seventh day)
- Form: Black in complexion, four arms, riding on Gardabha (donkey)
- Importance: Destroyer of fear and sin. By worshiping them one gets freedom from enemies and obstacles.
8. Maa Mahagauri (eighth day)
- Form: fair complexion, white clothes, Taurus vehicle
- Significance: Goddess of peace, purity and penance. By his grace sins are destroyed and good fortune comes in life.
9. Maa Siddhidatri (ninth day)
- Form: Four arms, sitting on a lotus
- Importance: Goddess who bestows siddhis and powers. Gives knowledge and spiritual progress to the devotees.
Worshiping Navadurga brings success, peace and happiness and prosperity in every area of life.
