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Kaalratri: The seventh form of Maa Durga, who is also the fiercest of them all

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Her appearance itself invokes fear.
Culture and History

Ayodhya Art Festival: It might appear a minor swing in pendulum, but it is a step towards reclaiming lost glory

K Bhattacharjee -
The world as we know it is undergoing a tectonic shift and great powers appear to be afoot to shape the destiny of our people and our civilization
Culture and History

Katyayani: Born out of anger of Gods, the sixth avatar of Maa Durga killed the demon Mahishasur

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For slaying the demon Mahishasur, She is also known as Mahishasurmardini
Culture and History

Skandamata: The mother of Kartikeya, the fifth form of Maa Durga

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She is depicted as carrying baby Murugan or Lord Kartikeya in her lap while riding a ferocious lion. 
Culture and History

Kushmanda: The fourth from of Maa Durga credited with creating the world with Her smile

OpIndia Staff -
She resides in the Suryalok, in core of the Sun.
Culture and History

Chandraghanta: The third avatar of Maa Durga who is always ready to fight the demons

OpIndia Staff -
She rides a tiger or a lion to as a symbol of bravery and is also known as Chandika and Rannchandi.
Crime

Uttar Pradesh: 600 people took oath on the first day of Navratri not to commit crime

OpIndia Staff -
This is an effort to help people who indulged in criminal activities lead a normal life.
Culture and History

Brahmacharini: The second incarnation of Maa Durga worshipped on second day of Navratri

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She is the unmarried avatar of Maa Parvati
Culture and History

The stark similarity between Abrahamic faiths and fundamental secularism practiced by Nehruvians

Kausik Gangopadhyay -
Can secularism be a candidate for a religion? And, can the faith in secularism be a candidate for a Faith in a religion?
Culture and History

Shailaputri: The manifestation of Maa Durga worshipped on the first day of Navratri

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Maa Shailaputri rides a bull and carries a lotus in Her left hand and a Trishul in Her right hand.
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