Goddess Shailaputri - She was born to the king of mountains, Hemavana and hence got the name Parvathi or Shailaputri where Parvat or Shaila means Mountain. She is the purest embodiment of Durga and the mother of nature. She holds a lotus blossom that represents purity and devotion and her trident represents past, present and future. She rules the moon and all doshas related to moon in the horoscope can be cleared by worshipping this form.

Goddess Brahmacharini - Goddess Parvati in her previous birth was Sati who sacrificed her life after she and her husband were insulted by her father Daksha. The lord never wanted to marry after Sati left him and therefore Parvati performed severe penance and earned the name Brahmacharini, a woman of celibacy. But Lord Brahma restored her physical identity as that of a beautiful damsel. Her worship is conducive to penance, renunciation, virtue and nobility and get reward of peace, prosperity and salvation. She rules Planet Mars.

Goddess Chandraghanta - The goddess has a crescent-shaped ornament on her crown, hence the name. Her supreme grace removes sins, distresses, physical sufferings, mental tribulations and hurdles of the ethereal kind. The mother, who’s compassionate and kind, terminates evil quickly and ensures that her devotees achieve success in every walk of life. She helps to alleviate dosha related to Planet Venus.

Goddess Kushmanda - Kushmanda dwells in the abode of sun god. Therefore her splendour pervades every living being – from the minutest vegetation to a gigantic being. Kushmanda where ku is little, ushma is warmth or energy and anda is egg i.e., little cosmic egg. She produces the cosmos in the shape of the egg, also known a creator of the whole universe. She is Adi Shakti and the only one who can tackle the intense heat of the sun. She has eight arms (ashtabhuja) of which in one she hold a garland that bestows eight siddhis and nine nidhis. Her worship eliminates ailments and sorrows, checks malefic Sun in horoscope and improves fame, lifespan, strength and health. Pray to her with a purified mind and intellect, she grants pleasures and puts one on the path to prosperity.

Goddess Skanda Mata - The mother of Skanda or Karthikeya is always ready to fulfill desires of devotees. By worshipping her, one attains all the achievements and treasures of life. It also purifies the heart and one is twice blessed. Worshipping her without any selfish motive leads to power, prosperity and salvation. It also means that you get the blessings of Skanda because he’s seen seated on her lap. So, cut off your worldly ties and worship this divine mother with dedication as she takes care of you as her own child and removes all obstructions for you. She governs mercury and alleviates all issues related to the planet in the horoscope.

Goddess Katyayani - Katyayani is a mother that grants all boons. She was born to Sage Kaatyaayana who was an ardent devotee of Mother Durga. He performed severe penance for many years to propitiate her. She got the name because she was born to sage kaatyaayana. It was the sage’s desire that the mother be born as his child. She took the form to destroy the demon Mahishasura. She grants everything to her admirers. It is said that the gopikas of Brindaban worshipped her on the banks of Yamuna to beget Lord Krishna as their consort. She can be easily pleased with deep devotion and destroys all sins of devotees. By worshipping her one can be sure to be blessed with wealth, pleasures, dharma and salvation. Solve all problems related to Planet Jupiter.

Goddess Kalaratri - Fierce in appearance, Kalaratri is a fierce form of Goddess Durga. She is cruel and dark and has manifested to show that there’s a dark side of life. She has three eyes and the one on the forehead is huge as big as the universe. The goddess breathes out dreadful flames of fire making her look resplendent in spite of her dark appearance. She bestows boons on her devotees and therefore called Shubhankari the one who brings about the welfare of her devotees. She wipes off sins, distresses and turmoil. The goddess rules the planet of karma, Saturn and helps to abolish all problems related to the planet.

Goddess Maha Gowri - The goddess wears robes of white and also for the fact that she is a luminous beauty. Worshipping her washes away all past, present and future sins and transmits a deep sense of inner peace. She is also called Shwetambhara Devi and presents a picture of purity, serenity and tranquillity. She rides a white bull and therefore called Vrisharudha. She governs Planet Rahu. She is the 16-year-old unmarried form of Goddess Parvati. She puts an end to all sufferings of devotees, and is often compared with the moon, conch and jasmine flowers.

Goddess Siddhidayini - The last and final form of Nava Durgas, Siddhidayini is the supreme goddess of wisdom, power and energy. She is worshipped by the demons and also demi gods. She emerged from the left side of Lord Shiva as Adi Parashakti did not have a form of her own and got the name Siddhidayini. She fulfills the wishes of her devotees and bestows them with intellect. She also provides siddhis to her devotees and Lord Shiva got his spiritual intellect from her. The goddess rules Planet Ketu.