Śarad Navrātri: Day 8 – Mā Mahāgauri

On day 8, the Mahā Aṣtami, Devi Mahāgauri is invoked with great devotion. Devi Mahāgauri, the eighth form of Nava Durgā radiates purity, peace, and tranquillity. Her name itself signifies her luminous milky white complexion as Mahā means ‘great; Gauri refers to fair or bright. She is adorned in pristine white garments, symbolising her transcendence over darkness and impurities.

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Śarad Navrātri: Day 7 – Mā Kālarātri

On day 7, Mā Durgā takes the 7th form as Mā Kālarātri, one of the fiercest forms of Durgā and her appearance evokes fear. ‘Kāla’ means ‘death & time’, and ‘Rātri’ means ‘night’. This form is believed to be the destroyer of all demonic qualities and negative energies, who flee upon knowing of her arrival. She killed the demons Śumbha & Niśumbha.

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