Maa Mahagauri is one of the forms of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is worshipped during the Navratri festival in India. She is depicted as a young and beautiful goddess with four arms, riding a white bull or seated on a lotus, holding a trident and a damaru (a small drum) in two of her hands, while showing the abhaya and varada mudras in her other two hands. Her name “Maa Maa Mahagauri” means “extremely white,” and she is known for her radiant beauty and purity. The story of Maa Mahagauri goes back to the time when Goddess Parvati had undertaken severe penance to win Lord Shiva’s love and attention. She had been living in the forest for years and had become dark and dirty due to the harsh living conditions. Lord Shiva, impressed by her devotion, appeared before her and granted her the boon of being clean and pure. Lord Shiva poured the holy waters of the Ganges River over Parvati, and she became extremely white and pure, taking the form of Maa Mahagauri. Her radiance and purity were said to be so intense that the gods themselves were unable to look directly at her. The importance of Maa Mahagauri lies in the fact that she represents purity, innocence, and serenity. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Mahagauri can help them attain inner peace and purity of mind and heart. She is also believed to bless her devotees with longevity, health, and well-being. Maa Mahagauri is associated with the Sahasrara chakra, which is believed to be the centre of spiritual enlightenment and union with the divine. Devotees of Maa Mahagauri believe that meditating on her can help them balance this chakra and attain spiritual purity and enlightenment. Mantra: श्री क्लीं ह्रीं वरदायै नम:। OR ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं महागौर्ये नम:।
