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Durga
Bihar: Locals allege drunken police officials took away the idol of Goddess Durga, money received in the donation and jewellery, police deny
A case of skirmishes between the locals and police has been reported from the Meghpur village of Sitamarhi district of Bihar.
The Mysuru Dasara: A grand celebration of traditions, heritage and glory
As the legend goes, Vijayadashami denotes the victory of good over evil and was the day when the Goddess Chamundeshwari killed the demon Mahishasura.
Siddhidatri: The ninth form of Maa Durga who blessed Lord Shiva
She is worshipped by humans, gandharvas, asuras and devas alike.
Mahagauri: The eight manifestation of Maa Durga removes all obstacles of devotees
Maa Mahagauri fulfils desires of her devotees
Kaalratri: The seventh form of Maa Durga, who is also the fiercest of them all
Her appearance itself invokes fear.
Katyayani: Born out of anger of Gods, the sixth avatar of Maa Durga killed the demon Mahishasur
For slaying the demon Mahishasur, She is also known as Mahishasurmardini
Skandamata: The mother of Kartikeya, the fifth form of Maa Durga
She is depicted as carrying baby Murugan or Lord Kartikeya in her lap while riding a ferocious lion.
Kushmanda: The fourth from of Maa Durga credited with creating the world with Her smile
She resides in the Suryalok, in core of the Sun.
Chandraghanta: The third avatar of Maa Durga who is always ready to fight the demons
She rides a tiger or a lion to as a symbol of bravery and is also known as Chandika and Rannchandi.
Brahmacharini: The second incarnation of Maa Durga worshipped on second day of Navratri
She is the unmarried avatar of Maa Parvati
