SHARDIYA NAVRATRI 2022
NAVARATRI - DAY # 8
Goddess Mahagauri - महागौरी
Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri.
Significance of the name
According to Hindu mythologies, the Goddess Shailputri (daughter of Homavan) was extremely beautiful and was blessed with fair complexion. and she came to be known as Goddess Mahagauri.
Other Names
The mount of Goddess Mahagauri as is the bull and because of that she is also known as Vrisharudha (वृषारूढ़ा).
Due to her white complexion she is compared to the conch, the moon and the white flower of Kunda (कुंद).
She adorns only white clothes only therefore also known as Shwetambardhara (श्वेताम्बरधरा).
Description
Goddess Mahagauri is depicted with four hands. She carries Trishul in one right hand and keeps the second right hand in Abhaya Mudra. She adorns Damaru in the one left hand and keeps the second left hand in Varada Mudra.
Governing Planet
It is believed that the planet Rahu is governed by Goddess Mahagauri.
Prarthana
श्वेते वृषेसमारूढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः।
महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेव प्रमोददा॥
Shwete Vrishesamarudha Shwetambaradhara Shuchih।
Mahagauri Shubham Dadyanmahadeva Pramodada॥
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