Celebrated during March or April, Chaitra Navratri worships the nine forms of Maa Durga. Chaitra Navratri 2023: Stories of Maa Durga’s nine formsALSO READ: Chaitra Navratri: Discover amazing health benefits of fasting during NavratriThis year, Chaitra Navratri will start from March 22 and will go on till March 30. Maa Brahmacharini: Worshipped on the second day of Navratri, Maa Brahmacharini is the avatar of Maa Durga when she embodies tapa or penance. Maa Skandamata: The fifth avatar of Maa Durga, Maa Skandamata is known for bestowing devotees with salvation, power, prosperity and treasures. Maa Kalaratri: One of the fiercest forms of Maa Durga, Maa Kalaratri is known to slay all kinds of demons, ghosts, evil spirits and negative energies.

Source: Hindustan Times March 18, 2023 01:07 UTC