The nine avatars of Goddess Durga are worshipped during the Hindu festival of Navratri. Each of these avatars represents different aspects of the divine feminine energy. The nine forms of Durga are:
- Shailaputri - "Daughter of Mountain"
- Brahmacharini - "Mother of devotion and penance"
- Chandraghanta - "Destroyer of demons"
- Kushmanda - "Creator of the universe"
- Skandamata - "Mother of Skanda/Kartikeya"
- Katyayani - "Goddess of Power"
- Kalaratri - "Goddess of Auspiciousness and Courage"
- Mahagauri - "Goddess of Beauty and Women"
- Siddhidhatri - "Goddess of Supernatural Powers"
During the festival of Navaratri, these nine forms of Durga are worshipped and celebrated. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to one of the nine avatars of Durga. The tenth day is celebrated as Vijayadashami (lit. victory day) among the Hindus and is considered as one of the most important festivals.
