In this form, Durga is four-armed and she rides on a bull or a white elephant. She carries a trishul and damaru. Two hands are in blessing posture. She is pure and believed to have been in the form of Maata Parvati when she did penance to get Shiva as her husband. Purity is depicted in this form of Durga. MahaGowri form of Durga is worshipped on the eighth day of Navaratri.
History of MahaGowri
Goddess Parvati made up her mind to perform an austere penance
as advised by Sage Narada so that she might beget Lord Shiva as her
husband. So, she renounced all the comforts of the palace and started
performing penance in the forest.
Her severe penance continued for many years. She braved
heat and cold, rains and drought and terrible storms. Her body was covered
with dust, earth, soil and leaves of trees. She had developed a blackish
skin over her body. At last, Lord Shiva appeared before her and gave his
solemn word that he would marry her.
He bathed her vigourously by the holy waters of Ganga emanating
from his matted hair. The holy and sacred waters of Ganga washed off all the
dirt clinging to Parvati’s person and she became white-complexioned and glorious.
Thus by virtue of having acquired a white complexion, Parvati came to be known
as MahaGowri (Extremely Fair).
MahaGowri Devi is worshipped on the eighth day of Navaratri. This
manifestation of hers is very placid and serene. All the sins of devotees
are burnt to ashes by her adoration and worship. She possesses invincible
powers and bestows merits on her devotees. She destroys all the distresses of
her devotees and blesses them with all kinds of merits and virtues.
Maa MahaGowri’s meditation, her adoration, her worship, and her
devotion are conducive to the welfare of devotees. He who concentrates his mind
on her will enjoy her blessings. He who enjoys her grace achieves perfection in
every walk of life. Mother MahaGowri fulfils all the desires of her devotees.
She enables them to enjoy prosperity and pleasures here in this world and
salvation hereafter.
Mantras for MahaGowri Devi
Om Devi MahaGowryayi Namah (108 Recitation of MahaGowri Mantra)
Shwete Vrishesamarudha Shwetaambardhara Shuchih | MahaGowri
Shubham Dadyanmahadev Praodadaa ||
Which means, Goddess MahaGowri who
rides on white bull wear pure white clothes, giver of happiness, be propitious
to me.
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