Durga | Goddess, Personality, & Story | Britannica
WEBSep 27, 2024 · 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.
Durga - Wikipedia
WEBDurga (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.
The Goddess Durga: The Mother of the Hindu Universe - Learn …
WEB4 days ago · 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.
The Hindu Goddess Durga: The Fierce Warrior of Protection
WEB1 day ago · The Hindu warrior goddess of protection, Durga, is a representation of bravery, righteousness, and strength. She is revered for her victory over the demonic Mahishasura, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Durga, who is seen riding a lion and brandishing celestial weapons, is a symbol of both kindness and devastation. She is revered during Navratri and is seen to be a strong ...
Durga Puja | Festival, Mythology, Traditions, & Facts - Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Durga Puja is a major festival of Hinduism traditionally held for 10 days in the month of Ashvin (September–October), the seventh month of the Hindu calendar. The festival celebrates the victory of the goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
Durga Puja - Wikipedia
WEBDurga Puja (ISO: Durgā Pūjā), also known as Durgotsava or Shaaradotsava, is an annual festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga, and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasura.
The Hindu Goddess Durga | Meaning, Story & Symbol
WEBNov 21, 2023 · The Hindu goddess Durga is worshipped as a major aspect of the "divine mother," or the Devi. She is famed for killing the demon Mahishasura, who was known for being unkillable to any man.
Navadurga and the 9 Forms of the Hindu Goddess Durga - Learn …
WEBAug 29, 2018 · For Hindus, the mother goddess Durga is a very special deity, able to appear in nine different forms, each of which is endowed with unique powers and traits. Together, these nine manifestations are called Navadurga (translated as "nine Durgas").
Symbolism of Mother Durga Explained - Sanskriti - Hinduism and …
WEBGoddess Durga is the mother of the universe and believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world. Since time immemorial she has been worshipped as the supreme power of the Supreme Being and has been mentioned in many scriptures - Yajur Veda, Vajasaneyi Samhita and Taittareya Brahman.
The Hindu Goddess Durga | National Museums Scotland
WEBIn Sanskrit, Durga means the inaccessible or impassable. She is the other half of Shiva, one of the three principal deities of Hinduism, but also represents the combined form and powers of the three goddesses Lakshmi, Kali, and Sarasvati.