9 Different Forms of Godess Durga
By siliconindia
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Friday, 30 September 2011, 22:48 IST
Chandraghanta
The name of third Shakti is Chandraghanta who is worshipped on the third day of Navaratri, for peace, tranquility and prosperity in life. In the form of Chandraghanta, she is portrayed as having a half moon on her forehead. She is shown as a beautiful woman with golden hair. A symbol of bravery, she is portrayed as having ten hands holding different kinds of weapons in each. This image of Durga is meant to frighten people having evil minds.