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Maa Durga 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 Maa Durga battles the forces of evil in the world.
Maa Durga 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 Maa Durga battles the forces of evil in the world.
In Sanskrit, Durga means "a fort" or "a place that is difficult to overrun," an apt metaphor for Maa Durga is protective nature. She is sometimes referred to as Durgatinashini, which literally translates into "the one who eliminates sufferings."As we know major God and Goddess...
..have multiple incarnation,Maa Durga is no different; among her many avatars are Kali, Bhagvati, Bhavani, Ambika, Lalita, Gauri, Kandalini, Java, and Rajeswari.
When Maa Durga appears as herself she manifests in one of nine appellations or forms: Skandmata Kushmanda,Shailputri
When Maa Durga appears as herself she manifests in one of nine appellations or forms: Skandmata Kushmanda,Shailputri
Kaalratri, Brahmacharini, Maha Gauri, Katyayani, Chandraghanta, and Siddhidatri. Collectively known as the Navadurga.
Befitting her role as mother protector, Maa Durga is multi-limbed so that she may always be ready to battle evil from any direction. In most depictions,
Befitting her role as mother protector, Maa Durga is multi-limbed so that she may always be ready to battle evil from any direction. In most depictions,
she has between eight and 18 arms and holds a symbolic object in each hand.
Maa Durga carries a variety of weapons and other items that she uses in her fight against evil. Each has a symbolic meaning.
Maa Durga is frequently depicted standing atop or riding a tiger or Lion...
Maa Durga carries a variety of weapons and other items that she uses in her fight against evil. Each has a symbolic meaning.
Maa Durga is frequently depicted standing atop or riding a tiger or Lion...
...which represents Power,will and determination .In riding this fearsome beast ,Maa Durga symbolises has mastery over all these qualities .Her bold pose is called Abhay Mudra which means Freedom from fear.
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Courtesy:The Shiva Tribe
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