On the second day, we pay obeisance Goddess Brahmacharini, also said to be the unmarried form of Parvati who immersed in “tapa” for thousands of years to convince Lord Shiva to marry her. This form is a reflection of a woman’s strength and her resolve to overcome difficult situations confronting life. Brahmacharini personifies love, loyalty, wisdom and knowledge, elements that are embodied in the spirit of every woman.