Mahagauri Mata is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti
and this form is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri. This is a benign and
kind form of Durga. Goddess Mahagauri is the mother who nourishes and blesses
her children. She is fair, she is happy, she is innocent and she wears white
colored clothes.
Mahagauri Mata rides a white bull. She wears a crown with
the markings of Chandra – moon god. She is four-armed. She holds trident and
hourglass drum. Two of her hands are in Abhaya and Varada posture.
In some images, She is shown as holding conch, chakra, bow
and arrow.
A striking feature is the bright light that emits from the
precious stone that is part of her earrings.
Mahagauri Mata is propitiated for redemption of sins. She
blesses her children that they never remain hungry. She is also worshipped for
attaining peace and wealth. She is also
worshipped for early marriage.
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