Goddess Gayathri Devi is the Goddess to be worshipped during the third day of Durga Navarathri. In 2009, on September 21, Monday, Sri Gayatri Mata is worshipped inSouth Indian states.
Gayathri mata is the Goddess of Wisdom. She is also known as Mother Goddess for Puranas, Hindu Epics, Ithihasa, Upanishads and all other Hindu sacred texts. In Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada, the third day during Durga Navratri is dedicated to Shri Gayatri Mata.