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The article is the eighth in the Navadurgā series, an overview of the Navarātrī festival. Part 8, aligning with the eighth of the 9 auspicious tithis of Navarātrī, describes her form as Mahāgaurī.
The article is the seventh in the Navadurgā series, an overview of the Navarātrī festival. Part 7, aligning with the seventh of the 9 auspicious tithis of Navarātrī, describes her form as Kālarātri.
The article is the sixth in the Navadurgā series, an overview of the Navarātrī festival. Part 6, aligning with the sixth of the 9 auspicious tithis of Navarātrī, describes her form as Kātyāyanī.
The article is the fifth in the Navadurgā series, an overview of the Navarātrī festival. Part 5, aligning with the fifth of the 9 auspicious tithis of Navarātrī, describes her form as Skandamātā.
The article is the fourth in the Navadurgā series, an overview of the Navarātrī festival. Part 4, aligning with the fourth of the 9 auspicious tithis of Navarātrī, describes her form as Kūṣmāṇḍā.
The article is the third in the Navadurgā series, an overview of the Navarātrī festival. Part 3, aligning with the third of the 9 auspicious tithis of Navarātrī, describes her form as Candraghaṇṭā.
The article is the second in the Navadurgā series, an overview of the Navarātrī festival. Part 2, aligning with the second of the 9 auspicious tithis of Navarātrī, describes her form as Brahmacāriṇī.
The article is the first in the Navadurgā series, opening with an overview of the Navarātrī festival. Part 1, aligning with the first of the 9 auspicious tithis of Navarātrī, describes her form as worshipped on pratipadā or prathamaḥ - Śailaputrī, the daughter of Himavān. She represents unwavering strength and determination, akin to the unyielding mountains, crucial for a sādhaka or seeker at the beginning of their journey.
An essay exploring how Vedic and Paurāṇika wisdom can inspire modern governance and leadership to harness the timeless intelligence of Gaṇapati.