Navratri Durga Images HD -- Nine Forms of Navadurga Sacred Mandala

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The nine nights of Navratri are dedicated to the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga -- the Navadurga -- and this magnificent HD wallpaper depicts all nine together in a sacred mandala composition of extraordinary devotional power. Arranged in a radial pattern with the central figure largest and the eight surrounding forms in perfect symmetry, each goddess is rendered with precise iconographic accuracy. Shailaputri (daughter of the mountain) with her bull vahana and trident; Brahmacharini holding rudraksha beads and water pot; Chandraghanta with her crescent-crowned warrior form; Kushmanda the cosmic creator with her eight arms; Skandamata seated with infant Kartikeya; Katyayani the fierce battle goddess; Kaalratri the dark night form with her fiery complexion; Mahagauri the white-robed peaceful form; and Siddhidatri the grant-of-all-boons final form. Navratri (Nine Nights) is celebrated twice a year -- Chaitra Navratri (spring) and Sharada Navratri (autumn) -- with the autumn festival being the larger, occurring in September-October before Vijayadashami. Each of the nine days is associated with one form of Durga, a specific color of attire, and a particular offering. The festival is particularly important in Gujarat (celebrated with Garba dance), West Bengal (as Durga Puja), and Karnataka (as Dasara). The Navadurga concept embodies the completeness of divine feminine power -- from nurturing mother to fierce warrior, from cosmic creator to serene peacemaker. This stunning wallpaper brings all nine forms together in a single devotional image. Free HD download.

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