During Navratra, the 5th day is the day of worship of Skandamata. Mother, who opens the doors of salvation,.

The third day of Ashvin Shukla Paksha Mother Chandraghanta, the form of Durga, will be worshipped.

Ashvin Shukla Paksha chaturthi is the day of worship of Mata Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Durga.

Goddess Brahmacharini is worshiped on the second day of Chaitra Navratri. She is called the goddess of restraint.

The practice of Pitri Paksha has evolved significantly over time. In the Vedic era, rituals cantered around fire offerings were paramount.

Goddess Durga is known as 'Shailputri' in the first of her nine forms. This is the first Durga among the Navadurgas.