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.

2024年10月1日 · 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.

2024年11月10日 · Durga, a central figure in Hindu mythology, embodies strength, protection, and motherhood. She is revered as the Mother Goddess, symbolizing the divine feminine energy that nurtures and protects all life. In Hindu culture, family and fertility hold paramount importance, representing the continuity of life and the values that bind people together.

2018年8月29日 · 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").

2018年10月10日 · During this festival, Goddess Durga is worshipped as the mother of Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha, and Kartikeya. According to the Vedas, Durga is a divine form of Shakti and a symbol of power, worshipped in nine different forms .

2025年1月27日 · Her origins can be found in Bengali writer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s British Raj-era novel Anandamath (1882), which popularized the notion of India as a mother goddess: Bharat (an ancient name for India still in use today) and mata (“mother”), identified as Durga.

In Hinduism, Durga is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess, also identified with Parvati. As a mother goddess, she is frequently called Maa Durga and is sometimes referred to as the mother of Kartik, Ganesh, Lakshmi, and Saraswati (in some traditions she is also an incarnation of Saraswati or Lakshmi).

2024年1月30日 · Commonly referred to as Maa Durga, meaning mother Durga, she is one of the most popular goddesses of the Hindu religion. The word Durga is derived from the Sanskrit word “durg” meaning fortress and invincible, signifying her role as …

2024年12月22日 · The Hindu goddess Durga inspires millions as a symbol of strength and protection. Known as the divine mother, Durga represents courage and resilience. Her stories show the eternal fight between good and evil, offering lessons for daily life. Festivals like Durga Puja celebrate her power and grace, uniting communities in devotion.

2024年11月11日 · In Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga stands as a powerful symbol of strength, resilience, and compassion. Known as the divine mother, Durga embodies the nurturing aspects that are essential for the sustenance and protection of life.