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Maa Shailaputri is the first manifestation of the Goddess Durga, and her worship marks the beginning of the Hindu festival of Navratri. The name "Shailaputri" translates to "Daughter of the Mountains" in Sanskrit, which is a reference to her divine form.
The Navratri story of Maa Shailaputri is associated with the tale of her birth and her significance.
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