Logos of India

GODDESS KATYAYINI Goddess Katyayani is significant as the fierce, warrior form of Goddess Durga, symbolising the triumph of good over evil, inner fortitude, and the ability to overcome obstacles. She is the sixth form of the Nava Durga and is named after her devotee, Sage Katyayana. She received various powerful weapons from the gods to combat Mahishasura, including a sword, trident, and lotus. She is worshipped to gain strength, courage, and victory over personal, professional, and marital challenges. Unmarried girls fast to find a suitable groom, and devotees seek her blessings to remove negative energies and attain wisdom and peace. As the form that destroyed the demon Mahishasura, Maa Katyayini signifies the ultimate victory of light and righteousness over darkness and evil. Maa Katyayani embodies immense strength and determination, encouraging devotees to face adversity and stand against injustice. She inspires individuals to tap into their inner power and face challenges w...

GODDESS SKANDAMATA Goddess Skandamata symbolises a powerful duality of nurturing motherhood and warrior strength, embodying wisdom, courage, and spiritual enlightenment. Goddess Skandamada is a form of Goddess Durga, celebrated on the fifth day of Navratri. She holds baby Skanda (Kartikeya), representing the protective aspect of a mother, and rides a lion, signifying her fierce power and courage. Her association with the lotus flower symbolises purity and spiritual growth, while her blessing-granting posture signifies benevolence. The lion represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome negativity; and baby Skanda (Kartikeya) symbolises the bond of motherhood, the deity of war, and the embodiment of valour and intelligence. The lotus signifies purity, enlightenment, spiritual awakening, and detachment from worldly desires; and the four arms indicate her divine nature and her ability to carry out multiple benevolent actions simultaneously. The serene motherly expression re...

GODDESS KUSHMANDA Goddess Kushmanda symbolises the cosmic creator of the universe, radiant energy, health, and prosperity. Goddess Kushmanda is a form of Goddess Durga, celebrated on the fourth day of Navratri. Her radiant smile is believed to have created the universe from a dark void, bringing light and life into existence. She resides in the heart of the sun, providing it with energy and embodying divine consciousness, strength, and positivity. Her worship removes darkness and ignorance, fosters health and prosperity, and promotes inner strength and transformation. Maa Kushmanda is the source of all creation, born from a cosmic egg, and represents the beginning of existence. She embodies the Sun's radiant energy, illuminating the universe and dispelling darkness and ignorance. Her worship is associated with improved health, vitality, strength, and the bestowal of wealth and prosperity. She is a reminder of the power of a positive attitude and the ability to create and tra...

GODDESS CHANDRAGHANTA  Goddess Chandraghanta symbolises a powerful yet serene combination of peace and bravery. Goddess Chandraghanta is a form of Goddess Durga, celebrated on the third day of Navratri.Her forehead, adorned with a crescent moon (Chandra) shaped like a bell (Ghanta), represents inner calm and emotional balance, while her ten armed form, often riding a tiger with various weapons, embodies her fierce power to dispel evil, grant courage, and protect devotees. The bell-moon or the crescent moon on the forehead signifies peace, serenity, and wisdom, along with the ability to ward off evil energies and grant spiritual clarity. The ten arms and weapons like a trident and sword symbolise her immense power and readiness to destroy negativity, symbolizing her role as a warrior goddess. The tiger mount represents fearlessness, strength, and her power to combat evil forces with courage and determination. As the married form of Goddess Parvati, she teaches the balance of ...

BRAHMACHARINI  Goddess Brahmacharini symbolises penance, self-control, and austerity, embodying the spiritual discipline and unwavering devotion to higher goals. Goddess Brahmacharini is a form of Goddess Durga, celebrated on the second day of Navratri. Her name means ‘She Who Practices Penance’, and her portrayal with a rosary and water pot, represent her steadfast commitment to inner growth and spiritual enlightenment, inspiring patience, perseverance, and mental strength in devotees. Brahmacharini signifies self-discipline, penance and Tapasya or austerity, which she undertook to win Lord Shiva as her consort. The japa mala or rosary in her hand symbolises constant meditation and the unwavering focus on spiritual goals. The kamandal or water pot she carries represents the purity, peace, and inner calm attained through her spiritual practices. Unlike other forms of Durga, she walks barefoot, symbolising simplicity, grace, and steadfastness in her spiritual journey; Her whi...

SHAILAPUTRI Goddess Shailaputri is a manifestation of Goddess Durga and symbolises strength, purity, and the grounding force of nature as the ‘Daughter of the Mountain’. Goddess Shailaputri is a form of Goddess Durga, celebrated on the first day of Navratri. Her key motifs include the bull, representing steadfast strength and endurance; the lotus, symbolising purity and devotion; and the trident (Trishul), representing the balance of willpower, action, and wisdom. She is the first of the nine Durgas, marking the beginning of a spiritual journey by activating the Mooladhara or Root Chakra, establishing a strong foundation for spiritual and emotional stability. As the daughter of the Himalayas, Shailaputri embodies the immense strength, endurance, and resilience of mountains. Her association with the lotus signifies purity, beauty, and devotion, while her name itself emphasises a fundamental connection to the earth. She represents the grounding and nurturing aspects of Mother Eart...