Durga
Sign in to saveDurga (; , ), also known as Mahādevī (; , , [mɐɦaːd̪eːʋiː]), and Ādiśakti(; , , [aːd̪ɪ ʃɐkt̪i]), is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is regarded as the principal aspect of Adi Parashakti, the Ultimate Reality in Shaktism and widely worshipped by the followers of this goddess-centric sect, and has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
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Durga is one of the most important goddesses in Hinduism, known by several names including Mahadevi and Adishakti, and is considered the principal form of the ultimate divine reality in the goddess-centered tradition of Shaktism. She is widely worshipped across multiple Hindu denominations, including Shaivism and Vaishnavism, making her a significant figure in Hindu religious practice.
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- A painting of Durga at Jaganmohan Palace, Mysuru
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- Mother GoddessGoddess of Power, Strength, Protection, and MotherhoodSupreme Being (Para Brahman) and Supreme Goddess (Adi Parashakti) in Shaktism
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- Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
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- Oṃ Śrī Durgāyai Namaḥ Oṃ Aiṃ Hrīṃ Klīṃ Cāmuṇḍāyai Vicce
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- दुर्गा
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21 sectionsContents
- Etymology and nomenclature
- Epithets
- Etymology and other names
- History and texts
- Legends
- Attributes and iconography
- Worship and festivals
- Durga puja
- Dashain
- Other cultures
- Outside Hinduism
- In Buddhism
- In Jainism
- In Sikhism
- Outside the Indian subcontinent
- Influence
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
Durga (; , ), also known as Mahādevī (; , , [mɐɦaːd̪eːʋiː]), and Ādiśakti(; , , [aːd̪ɪ ʃɐkt̪i]), is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is regarded as the principal aspect of Adi Parashakti, the Ultimate Reality in Shaktism and widely worshipped by the followers of this goddess-centric sect, and has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars, her legends centers around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, dharma and cosmic order, representing the power of good over evil. Durga is seen as a motherly figure and often depicted as a warrior, riding a lion or tiger, with many arms, each carrying a weapon and defeating demons.