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Celebrations of festivals in Mauritius

Durga Puja – Day 3 Mata Chandraghanta

By | October 12, 2018

The third day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta. Chandraghanta, has 10 arms and uses a lion as her vehicle. Goddess Chandraghanta embodies fearlessness and courage. She is ten armed and symbolizes bravery and is often represented holding an assortment of weapons in her hands. The presence of Chandra or half-moon that is shaped… Read More: Durga Puja – Day 3 Mata Chandraghanta »

Navraatri Durga Puja 2018 – Day 2 Brahmacharini Mata

By | October 11, 2018

The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini. Brahmacharini, is dressed in a white garb and carries a Rudraksha necklace in one hand and a Karmandala in the other. Goddess Brahmacharini bestows her worshipers a happy and peaceful life. This form of Durga is symbolic of the severe penance carried out by Goddess… Read More: Navraatri Durga Puja 2018 – Day 2 Brahmacharini Mata »