Maa Durga’s Eighth Power: Maa Mahagauri By Mahant Rohit Shastri, Jyotishacharya

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“Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Gauri Rupena Samsthita,

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.”

Meaning: O Mother! You are present everywhere and are revered in the form of Maa Gauri. I bow to you again and again. O Mother! Bless me with happiness and prosperity.

Jammu & Kashmir: According to ancient legends, Maa Mahagauri attained her fair complexion after performing severe penance. At the time of her manifestation, her age was eight years; therefore, she is especially worshipped on Ashtami (the eighth day of Navratri). In this context, Jyotishacharya Mahant Rohit Shastri explained that Maa Mahagauri is regarded as Annapurna, the provider of food to her devotees. She is believed to be the goddess of