Ashta Shakti, eight shaktis, are the various forms of
Goddess Durga worshipped during Durga Puja.
The Ashta Shaktis are
The Ashta Shaktis are
- Brahmani
- Maheshwari
- Koumari
- Vaishnabi
- Aindri
- Joggobarahi
- Narshinghi
- Chandrika
Brahmani is calm like Lord Brahma. Maheshwari is powerful
like Shiva. Koumari is pure as a virgin. Vaishnabi has the power of Vishnu.
Oindri or Aindri is the master of senses. Joggobarahi has the power of Varahi avatar of
Vishnu. Naroshinghi is the female version of Narasimha. Chandrika is a fighter
like Chandi who annihilated demon Chamunda.