Day 8
In Hinduism, the powerful form
of Parvati, the part of Lord Shiva is also considered to be the goddess Durga.
Another form of Durga seated on a lion or tiger, with eight or ten arms, and is
generally depicted as slaying a monster called Mahisasuran. Durga is also
celebrated as the goddess of the desert (Paalai).
Flower : Rose
Neivedhyam : Paayasaannam.
Color : Pink
Thithi : Ashtami
Kolam : Draw Traditional lotus shaped Rangoli.
Raagam : Punnagavaraali Ragam
Slokam :
Om Magisha mardhinyai vidhmahe
Durga devyai Dheemahi
Thanno Devi Prachodayaath
ஓம் மகிஷா மர்தின்யை வித்மஹே
துர்கா தேவியை தீமஹி
தந்நோ தேவி ப்ரசோதயாத்