Maa Shailputri - Nav Durga
Devi Nav DurgaShailputri
is one of many names of goddess Parvati. She is called Shail-bala or
Shail-putri because she was born as Himalaya's Daughter. Himalaya, being
a mountain( parvat or Shail), she is called parvati or shail-putri.
Navratre's first day is devoted to Shailputri mata. She rides on
Vrash (Bull), she has Shool (Trident) in one of her hands, there is
half-moon on her crown, she is benefitial for whatever one wishes.
