The nine goddess of Navaratri are as follows, together with their elaborate picture profiles:

# 1. Daughter of the Mountains from Shailaputri (शैलपुत्री)

Appearance : She holds a trishul in her right hand once she rides a white bull (Nandi) and a lotus flower in her left hand. She has a crescent hope on her brow and dresses in a red sari.
Symbolism: Shows devotion, cleanliness, and power. She is a form of Parvati and also known in her last birth as Sati.

# 2. Brahmacharini (ब्रह्मचारिणी) – Deity of Austerity 

Appearance: she has a white sari, a japa mala (rosary) in her right hand, and a kamandalu (water pot) in the other hand. She barefoot walks.
- Symbolism: This lets one dedicate, penance, and continuous effort. She symbolizes the meditative aspect of Goddess Parvati.

# 3. Goddess of Peace and Bravery, Chandraghanta

Appearance: She rides a tiger, has ten arms, and carries various weapons such a sword, bow, and trident. A crescent moon on her forehead is bell-shaped (Ghanta).
Bravery and calm are represented in her ability to slay demons even while tender toward her followers.

# 4. Kushmanda (कूष्मांडा) – Creatress of the World

Appearance: She has eight arms; in each she carries a kamandalu, bow, arrow, lotus, and chakra. She has a majestic presence and rides a horse.
- Symbolism: Called the creator of the cosmic egg (Brahmanda), she embodies creativity, vitality, and divine energy.

# 5: Skandamata (स्कंदमाता) – Parent of Lord KartikeyaA

Appearance: she rides a lion, has baby Kartikeya (Skanda) in her lap, and has four arms. With two hands she displays Abhaya Mudra (gesture of protection) and holds a lotus flower.
- Symbolism: Stands for motherhood, toughness, and divine grace. Giving honors to her bestows riches and insight.

# 6. Katyayani (कात्यायनी) – Warrior Goddess

Appearance: She rides a lion, has four arms, and holds a sword and lotus flower while showing Abhaya Mudra. She wears a golden crown together red clothes.
Under the name Mahishasura Mardini, she is the fierce Durga who kills demons. - Symbolism: She stands for integrity and bravery.

# 7. Kalaratri (कालरात्रि) – Durga's Angry Form

Appearance: She has a dark complexion, unkempt hair, and wears a garland of skulls. While two hands are in protection and blessing postures, she has four hands supporting a sword and iron hook. 

-Symbolism: She is known as the destroyer of ignorance and darkness, therefore she offers defense against evil. Though she is scary in appearance, she shows mercy upon her disciples.

# 8. Mahagauri (महागौरी) – Goddess of Purity and Serenity

Appearance: She has four arms, rides a white bull, and wears a pure white saree. Her other hands are in blessing gestures, and she keeps a drum (damaru) and a trident.-            -Symbolism:: Indicates wisdom, peace, and purity. She gives spiritual satisfaction, eliminates past sins.

# 9. Bestower of Supernatural Abilities - Siddhidatri (सिद्धिदात्री) 

Appearance: She sits on a lotus blooms and four arms there. Her hands grip a mace, a lotus blossom, and a conch shell. Devas, Gandharvas, and Yakshas surround her.
- Symbolism: Offers wisdom, metaphysical powers (Siddhis), and spiritual enlightenment.. Sages, yogis, and followers wanting heaven praise her.