By Sakshi Arora

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Navratri 2025: Explore The 9 Temples Dedicated To Each Avatar Of Maa Durga, Navratri makes for an auspicious time of the year, and each day is dedicated to the nine forms of Maa Durga. Devotees during this time visit famous Durga temples dotted all across the country. We have rounded up a list of 9 Durga Temples to visit during this sacred period for blessings and happiness. Shailputri Temple, Varanasi, The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Mata Shailputri, and as per the Hindu scriptures, the goddess is also referred to as the daughter of the Himalayan mountains with Nandi, the bull, as her Vahan. Devotees usually flock to Varanasi’s Shailputri temple at Marhia Ghat. The goddess shows humans the power of creation and also teaches us the importance of being connected to the roots. Brahmacharini Temple, Varanasi, The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Mata Shailputri, and as per the Hindu scriptures, the goddess is also referred to as the daughter of the Himalayan mountains with Nandi, the bull, as her Vahan. Devotees usually flock to Varanasi’s Shailputri temple at Marhia Ghat. The goddess shows humans the power of creation and also teaches us the importance of being connected to the roots. , Chandraghanta Devi Temple, Varanasi, The third day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta. The goddess has a crescent moon on her forehead and is considered a symbol of calm, serenity and peace. The goddess has 10 hands, of which 2 carry the trident, another holds a lotus, a khadga, a bow and arrow, and a kamandalu. One of her hands showcases a blessing posture. Kushmanda Temple, Kanpur, Mata Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day, and she is believed to have created the world with her smile. The Kushmanda Temple is in Kanpur’s Ghatampur town, and is one of the most prominent temples in the city. This form of Maa Durga is also referred to as Asthabhuja Devi. Skandamata Temple, Varanasi, The fifth form of Maa Durga is Skandamata, and as the name suggests, the goddess teaches the lesson of nurturing and self-care. The temple is situated in the Jaitpura region of Varanasi, and the goddess teaches about the sacrifices you need to make for love. , Katyayani Temple, Karnataka, Day 6 of Navratri is dedicated to Katyayani Devi, who is believed to be born of the anger of the gods. The goddess’s anger destroyed the demon Mahishasura, and the temple nestled in the Aversa region of Karnataka is considered popular among devotees. There are other temples dedicated to Katyayani devi in Vrindavan, Delhi, Kerala, Kolhapur and more. Kalratri Temple, Varanasi, The seventh day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kaalratri. Also renowned as the fierce form of Maa Durga. Nestled in Varanasi, the Kalratri Devi Temple is one of the most famous Durga shrines in the city. The goddess is also called the ruler of the night. Maa Kaalratri is depicted on a donkey with four arms. Mahagauri Temple, Ludhiana, Punjab, The eighth form of Maa Durga is goddess Mahagauri. The temple is situated in Ludhiana’s Shimlapur, but there’s one more temple in Varanasi, which is popular among the devotees. The goddess teaches her devotees the importance of self-reflection and inner purification. , Siddhidatri Temple, Madhya Pradesh, The last form of Maa Durga, Siddhidatri Devi, is worshipped on the ninth day of the Navratri. The goddess represents spiritual enlightenment and the attainment of all accomplishments. The temples dedicated to Devi Siddhidatri are in other parts of the country, including Chhattisgarh, Varanasi, Devpahari and more.