Second Avatar of Durga: Maa Brahmacharini is worshipped on the Second Day of Navaratri. Brahmacharini is the goddess who performed ‘Tapa’ (penance) {Brahma – Tapa, Charini –Performer}. Maa personifies love and loyalty. She holds Japa Mala in her right hand and Kamandal in the left hand. She is also called as ‘Uma’ and ‘Tapacharini’ and provides knowledge and wisdom to her devotees.
