On the fifth day of Navratri, devotees across India worship Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya. Representing purity, love, and strength, Maa Skandamata blesses her followers with prosperity and spiritual growth. ©Abhishek Kumar

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On Day 4, Maa Kushmanda is worshipped. Maa Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. ALSO READ: Navratri colours 2024: Day-wise list of 9 colours of Navratri, all about their significance ©Abhishek Kumar

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Devotees who worship her are believed to receive strength, courage, and protection from harm. For those observing the third day of Navratri, special rituals are performed to honour Maa Chandraghanta ©Abhishek Kumar

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Day 2 of Navratri 2024 is dedicated to worshipping Maa Brahmacharini, the second manifestation of Goddess Durga, representing tenacity, devotion, and serenity. ©Abhishek Kumar

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White On the first day, devotees worship Maa Shailputri, who symbolises purity and new beginnings. She rides bull Nandi while holding a Trishul and a lotus. ©Abhishek Kumar

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White ",First, they ignore you; then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win," ©Abhishek Kumar

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