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Mahagauri

महागौरी
Also known as: Mahāgaurī, Radiant White

About

Eighth of the nine Navadurga forms. The fair, radiant form of Parvati after her penance. Represents purity, peace, and compassion. Bestower of wisdom, peace, and liberation. Worshipped on the eighth day of Navaratri.

Attributes

PurityPeaceCompassionRadianceWisdom

Symbols

White complexionTrishulaDamaruLotusWhite bull
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
White bull (Nandi)

Associated Mantras

Om Mahāgauryai Namaḥ
Om Śrī Mahāgauryai Namaḥ

Festivals

Navaratri (Day 8)Durga Ashtami

Scriptures

Devī MāhātmyaDevī Bhāgavata Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Four-armed form riding a white bull. Fair, radiant complexion like white jasmine. Holds trishula and damaru in upper hands, lower hands in abhaya and varada mudras. Serene expression. Often depicted with crescent moon.