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Maa Brahmacharini is portrayed as Maa Durga's ascetic female form. In one hand she holds a rudraksha bead for her rosary, and in the a kamandalu.
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Maa Chandraghanta, also called Maa Ranachandi, has a third eye and is prepared to battle demons. She is ten-handed and has a half-moon in her forehand.
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Ashtabhuja Devi, another name for Maa Kushmanda, is credited with creating the universe.
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Maa Skandamata is thought to be riding on a lion and possesses four arms and three eyes. Additionally, she is seen holding Karthikeya in her lap.
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Maa Durga in her warrior form is known as Maa Katyayani. Katyayana, the sage, asked Maa Durga to be his daughter and performed penance on her, hence her name, Katyayani.
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One of the fiercest incarnations of Maa Durga is Maa Kalaratri, also called Maa Kali.
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Maa Mahagauri is depicted with four hands - two are holding a trident and a damru, and the other two are in the Varada and Abhaya mudras.
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All siddhis are said to be provided by Maa Siddhidhatri. She is thought to be the embodiment of Mahashakti, and it was through her prayers that Lord Shiva was granted siddhi.
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