Mahagauri, also spelt as Maha Gowri, is the eighth manifestation or aspect of Navadurga.
Maha Gauri is worshipped on or Mahashtami, the eighth day during Durga Navratri.
Mahagouri pooja 2011 date is October 4. She is always considered as eight year old
girl who is also called as Kanya or Kumari.
Mahagouri Katha:
Maha Gowri was Goddess Parvati in her previous birth. In Parvati form, she observed
austere penance to get Lord Shiva s her husband. Due to her severe penance, she
became black and dark in colour. Her body complexion became very dark that Siva
was frightened to see her. But Lord Shiva pleased with the intention behind her
dark complexion and washed her body with the holy water of Ganga. Then, she became
bright and shining Mahagauri.
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