Devi at Chinmaya Prerana, Navi Mumba, India
Navaratri - Day 1, Devi as Shailaputri - the daughter of Himalaya.
On 2nd day Devi as Brahmacharini - Brahmani charati iti - one who is dedicated to the path shown by Veda - Vedaswarupini!
Nine forms of Devi represent the nine stages of our life! Brahmacharini represents the student's life! In this phase Sadhana and Purity are most imp! Hence today devi has Japamala in one hand and Kamandalu in the other!!
3rd day, Devi as Chandraghanta - one who has Ardhachandra (crescent moon) on the head! She is becoming the consort of Shri Shiva today and hence she is in the bridal dress! Since now she will be His sahadharmacharini, she gets the Ardhachandra from Lord Mahadev!!
