The eighth day of Navratri is considered to be one of the most auspicious times of the year. On the eighth day, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped.
Mahagauri translates to fair and radiant. According to mythology, it is believed that to win over Lord Shiva’s affection, Goddess Parvati went through extreme penance. Pleased with her devotion, Lord Shiva accepted her and married her – however, the intense penance made her turn dark. Hence, Goddess Parvati went to Lord Brahma and asked for her fair complexion back. Brahma asked her to slay demons Sumbha and Nisumbha, and take a bath in the river Ganges of the Himalayas. After she took bath, she emerged as Maa Mahagauri.
Maa Mahagauri has four arms and rides a bull. She is dressed in white clothes and ornaments and controls the planet Rahu.
Ashtami or the eighth day of
Navratri is considered the most auspicious day of the festival. On this day,
Maa Mahagauri is worshipped. Goddess Mahagauri is known as the symbol of
purity, chastity and tranquillity. All the nine forms of Maa Durga are
worshipped on this day.
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