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    Durga (Sanskrit: दुर्गा, IAST: Durgā) is a major Hindu goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars. Durga's legend centres around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, … See more

    The word Durga (दुर्गा) literally means "impassable", "invincible, unassailable". It is related to the word Durg (दुर्ग) which means "fortress, something difficult to defeat or pass". According to Monier Monier-Williams, … See more

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    The most popular legend associated with the goddess is of her killing of Mahishasura. Mahishasura was a half-buffalo demon who did severe penance in order to please See more

    Durga is a warrior goddess, and she is depicted to express her martial skills. Her iconography typically resonates with these attributes, where she rides a lion or a tiger, has between eight and eighteen hands, each holding a weapon to destroy and create. She is often … See more

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    The Tantric Buddhist Vajrayana traditions adopted several Hindu deities into its fold, including Durga. Numerous depictions of Durgā … See more

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    Evidence of Durga-like images can probably be traced back to the Indus Valley civilisation. According to Asko Parpola, a cylindrical seal from Kalibangan shows "a Durgā-like goddess of war, who is associated with the tiger".
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    Durga is worshipped in Hindu temples across India and Nepal by Shakta Hindus.
    The Vedic Texts concluded Durga alone to be the Supreme … See more

    Archeological site excavations in Indonesia, particularly on the island of Java, have yielded numerous statues of Durga. These have been dated to be from the 6th century … See more

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  4. Durga | Goddess, Mythology, Names, & Festivals

    Oct 22, 2024 · The name Durga, meaning “the Impassable” or “the Inaccessible,” derives from the Sanskrit roots dur (“difficult”) and gam (“to go”). The name is also a word for fortress. The goddess is known by a myriad of other names and …

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  6. The Goddess Durga: The Mother of the Hindu Universe …

    Oct 1, 2024 · In Hinduism, the goddess Durga, also known as Shakti or Devi, is the protective mother of the universe. She is one of the faith's most popular deities, a protector of all that is good and harmonious in the world. Sitting …

  7. The History and Origin of the Durga Puja Festival

    Sep 2, 2018 · Durga Puja—the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess, is one of the most important festivals of India. Apart from being a religious festival for the Hindus, it is also an occasion for reunion and rejuvenation, and a celebration …

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  9. Navadurga and the 9 Forms of the Hindu Goddess …

    Aug 29, 2018 · Hindus believe that worshiping Durga with sufficient religious fervor will lift the divine spirit and fill them with renewed happiness. Read about each of the Navadurga in the order in which they are celebrated with prayer, …

  10. The Deep Symbolism and Powers of Goddess Durga …

    Feb 25, 2023 · Durga is one of the principal goddesses of Hinduism. Among the many roles she plays, she’s best known as the protective mother of the universe and for her eternal fight against the forces of evil. The divine wrath of …

  11. Goddess Durga – Facts, Meaning, Iconography, …

    Mar 27, 2015 · Goddess Durga is the symbol of supreme woman power or nari shakthi. She represents everything the ideal women should be. Bold, courageous and fights against evil. In all her different forms, durga vanquished demons …

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