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A goddess in a white and gold sari walks barefoot through a field of white chrysanthemums, holding a prayer beads and a pot.

A goddess in a white and gold sari walks barefoot through a field of white chrysanthemums, holding a prayer beads and a pot.

Brahmacharini is the second form of Mother Durga. She is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. She is the form of Goddess Parvati before her marriage to Lord Shiva. In this form, she worshipped for many years to win Lord Shiva as her husband. She is representing a brahmmachari girl, walking barefoot, holding a japamala in one hand and a Kamandalu in the other hand. Her simple form represents a simple lifestyle, with devotion, inner-strength, and meditation. Brahmacharini Devi is the symbol of pure love, sacrifice, and devotion. Her only desire to marry Lord Shiva made her so determined and internally strong to worship for thousands of years. Her favourite colour is white, representing peace and quietness, favourite flower is the Chrysanthemum flower. Her temple is located in various parts of India. It is situated in Panchganga Ghat, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. See more