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.
