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    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, Durga is derived from the roots dur (difficult) and gam (pass, go through).

  2. Jul 20, 1998 · Durga, in Hinduism, a principal form of the Goddess, also known as Devi and Shakti. According to legend, Durga was created for the slaying of the buffalo demon Mahishasura by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the lesser gods, who were otherwise powerless to overcome him.

  3. Jan 14, 2019 · 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 astride a lion or tiger, the multi-limbed Durga battles the forces of evil in the world.

  4. Durga with Her super charged weapons slays all the demons torturing Bhumi (Earth) and liberates the humble minds from the clutches of evil forces. She is the Fire energy of creation and life, and the power of Lord Shiva.

  5. Aug 29, 2018 · Devout Hindus celebrate Durga and her many appellations during a nine-night festival called Navaratri, which is held in late September or early October, depending on when it falls on the Hindu lunisolar calendar. Each night of Navaratri honors one of the mother goddess' manifestations.

  6. 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 this motherly goddess liberates the oppressed and empowers creation.

  7. Goddess Durga – A Warrior Goddess. Goddess Durga or Mahishasurmardini is a form of Goddess Parvati, which she took to kill a demon named Mahishasura. She is a major goddess in Hinduism. The followers of Shaktism consider her to be Supreme Being.

  8. Goddess Durga, often referred to simply as "Ma Durga," is a prominent and revered deity in Hinduism. She is particularly celebrated during the festival of Navaratri, which lasts for nine nights and honors her victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

  9. Mar 26, 2024 · The origins of Goddess Durga can be traced back to ancient Hindu mythology, where she's depicted as a powerful and benevolent deity embodying the forces of creation, preservation, and destruction. Durga, also known as Devi or Shakti, holds immense cultural significance in Hinduism as she symbolizes the feminine energy that

  10. Durga stands victorious over the head of the buffalo, alluding to the famous story but focusing most of the viewers’ attention on the powerful goddess herself. In Hindu imagery, many divine figures are often portrayed with their vehicles, animals associated with them such as the eagle Garuda earlier seen portrayed with the god Vishnu.