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4th day : Kushmanda: The fourth night begins the worship of Kushmanda, possessed of eight arms, holding weapons and a maalaa or rosary. Her mount is a tiger and she emanates a solar-like
6th day : Kartyayani: Daughter of the sage Katya, this sixth shakti is also astride a lion with three eyes and eight arms clasping battle implements. Her complexion is golden coloured. 7th day : Kalaratri: Black skin with bountiful hair and four hands: two hands are clutching a cleaver and a torch, while the remaining to are in the mudras of 'giving' and 'protecting'. Her vahana (vehicle) is a faithful donkey. 8th day : Mahagauri: Four arms with the fairest complexion of all the Durga-Shaktis. Peace and compassion radiate from her being and she is often dressed in a white or green sari. She holds a drum and a trident and is often depicted riding a bull (Lord Shiva's vahana). 9th day : Siddhihatri : Ensconced upon a lotus, most commonly, with four arms, and is the possessor of twenty-six different wishes to grant her worshipers. The tenth day, Vijaya Dasami, marks the triumphant ovation of the soul at having attained liberation while living in this world, through the descent of knowledge by the Grace of Goddess Saraswathi. The soul rests in his own Supreme Self or Satchidananda Brahman. This day celebrates the victory, the achievement of the goal. The banner of victory flies aloft. Lo! I am He! I am He! Glory to the Divine Mother! Let Her take you, step by step to the top of the spiritual ladder and unite you with the Lord! ********************
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