Navratri (नवरात्रि), Dussehra (दशहरा) Shailaputri is revered as the *first form of Goddess Durga*, worshipped on the inaugural day of Navratri. Her name is derived from the Sanskrit words Shail (mountain) and Putri (daughter). According to Hindu mythology, Shailaputri is an incarnation of Devi Sati, the daughter of King Daksha Prajapati. In her rebirth, she was born to King Himavat, the ruler of the Himalayas, and became known as Shailaputri. Also referred to as Sati Bhavani, Parvati or Hemavati, she embodies the combined powers of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Depicted riding a bull, she holds a trident and a lotus, symbolizing strength and purity. As the personification of nature, Shailaputri represents the Muladhara (root) chakra, which governs stability, security and grounding in spiritual practices. Being the ruler of the Moon, worshipping Maa Shailaputri is believed to remove the adverse effects of the Moon, bringing peace and harmony. Jai Maa Shailaputri! - On the second day of Navr...