8th form of Navadurga, the embodiment of purity and serenity.
Tithi: Shukla Ashtami (8th)
Planet: Rahu
Chakra: Sahasrara (Crown)
Bhog: Coconut
Flower: Night Blooming Jasmine
After intense penance to unite with Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati endured hardships that darkened her complexion. Seeing her devotion, Shiva purified her in the sacred waters of the Ganga, washing away all impurities. Emerging radiant and serene, she became Mahagauri—the one of dazzling whiteness, purity, and divine grace. Her name, meaning “greatly fair”, reflects not just her luminous beauty but the innocence, peace, and grace she embodies.
On the sacred eighth day of Navratri (Ashtami), devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri. Her blessings are believed to wash away sins, purify the heart, and fill life with peace, prosperity, and compassion. She embodies forgiveness and the power of renewal.
In her radiant form, Mahagauri rides upon a bull, earning her the name Vrisharudha. She carries a Trishul and a Damaru, while blessing devotees through Abhaya Mudra (protection) and Varada Mudra (benevolence). Draped in pure white, she radiates calmness and purity. Also called Shwetambardhara, the one draped in white, Mahagauri is compared to the moon, conch shell, and Kunda flower. Her radiance is not just external but reflects an inner peace, cleansing energy, and purity of spirit that uplifts all who worship her.
Worshipping Mahagauri Mata is believed to bring spiritual upliftment, forgiveness, and peace. She grants harmony in marriage, helps unmarried devotees find the right partner, and removes sorrows from life’s path. Her gentle grace cleanses the soul and frees devotees from cycles of suffering.
In Vedic astrology, Mahagauri governs Rahu. Her worship is said to reduce Rahu’s malefic effects, transforming its energy into clarity, wisdom, and spiritual progress. She softens challenges and turns karmic lessons into pathways of growth.
ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः ॥
श्वेते वृषेसमारूढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः।
महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेव प्रमोददा ॥
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ महागौरी रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
वन्दे वाञ्छित कामार्थे चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
सिंहारूढा चतुर्भुजा महागौरी यशस्विनीम्॥
पूर्णन्दु निभाम् गौरी सोमचक्रस्थिताम् अष्टमम् महागौरी त्रिनेत्राम्।
वराभीतिकरां त्रिशूल डमरूधरां महागौरी भजेम्॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल मण्डिताम्॥
प्रफुल्ल वन्दना पल्लवाधरां कान्त कपोलाम् त्रैलोक्य मोहनम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां मृणालां चन्दन गन्धलिप्ताम् ॥
सर्वसङ्कट हन्त्री त्वंहि धन ऐश्वर्य प्रदायनीम्।
ज्ञानदा चतुर्वेदमयी महागौरी प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
सुख शान्तिदात्री धन धान्य प्रदायनीम्।
डमरूवाद्य प्रिया अद्या महागौरी प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
त्रैलोक्यमङ्गल त्वंहि तापत्रय हारिणीम्।
वददम् चैतन्यमयी महागौरी प्रणमाम्यहम् ॥
ॐकारः पातु शीर्षो माँ, हीं बीजम् माँ, हृदयो।
क्लीं बीजम् सदापातु नभो गृहो च पादयो॥
ललाटम् कर्णो हुं बीजम् पातु महागौरी माँ नेत्रम् घ्राणो।
कपोत चिबुको फट् पातु स्वाहा माँ सर्ववदनो ॥
जय महागौरी जगत की माया।
जय उमा भवानी जय महामाया॥
हरिद्वार कनखल के पासा।
महागौरी तेरा वहा निवासा॥
चन्द्रकली और ममता अम्बे।
जय शक्ति जय जय माँ जगदम्बे॥
भीमा देवी विमला माता।
कौशिक देवी जग विख्यता॥
हिमाचल के घर गौरी रूप तेरा।
महाकाली दुर्गा है स्वरूप तेरा॥
सती (सत) हवन कुण्ड में था जलाया।
उसी धुयें ने रूप काली बनाया॥
बना धर्म सिंह जो सवारी में आया।
तो शंकर ने त्रिशूल अपना दिखाया॥
तभी माँ ने महागौरी नाम पाया।
शरण आने वाले का संकट मिटाया॥
शनिवार को तेरी पूजा जो करता।
माँ बिगड़ा हुआ काम उसका सुधरता॥
भक्त बोलो तो सोच तुम क्या रहे हो।
महागौरी माँ तेरी हरदम ही जय हो ॥