Maa Mahagauri is the eighth manifestation of
goddess Durga and amongst the Navadurgas. Maa Mahagauri is worshiped on the
eighth day of Navratri. According to Hindu mythologies, Maa Shailputri at the
age of sixteen was extremely beautiful and was blessed with fair complexion.
Due to her extreme fair complexion, she was known as Maa Mahagauri. She rides a white bull. Maa
Mahagauri has four arms. Her right arm is in Abhaya Mudra and right lower hand
holds a Trishul in it. She holds a Damaru in her left upper arm and the lower
one is in Varada Mudra. It is believed that the planet Rahu is governed by Maa
Mahagauri. By heartily worshipping Maa Mahagauri, previous sin and influence of
wrong deeds of worshippers get vanished. With her blessing, worshipper gets the
divine perfection of Universe. She influences mankind toward the path of truth
and purity. Illumination of her grace is infinite. She is the true Goddess of
generosity and morality.
Mantra –
ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः॥
Prarthana –
श्वेते वृषेसमारूढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः।
महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेव प्रमोददा॥
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