Maa Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. But this year Maa Shailputri will be worshipped on two days, an auspicious occasion that come after 18 years. Maa Shailputri has a half moon in her forehead. She is holding a trident in her right hand and lotus flower in her left hand. She rides on Nandi a bull.