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      • She is believed to be the Mother of the universe. She is the inscrutable power by which the whole universe is permeated and energized. She is the personification of wealth, power, beauty, virtues, knowledge, wisdom and memory.
      www.hindupedia.com/en/Durgā

      Durgā - Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

  2. symbolsage.com › durga-goddess-of-hinduismThe Deep Symbolism and Powers of Goddess Durga (Hinduism)

    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.

  3. www.sanskritimagazine.com › symbolism-of-motherSymbolism of Mother Durga Explained | Sanskriti - Hinduism ...

    Like Shiva, Mother Durga is also referred to as “Triyambake” meaning the three eyed Goddess. The left eye represents desire (the moon), the right eye represents action (the sun), and the central eye knowledge (fire).

  4. www.learnreligions.com › goddess-durga-1770363The Goddess Durga: The Mother of the Hindu Universe

    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.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DurgaDurga - Wikipedia

    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. [4][5][6]

  7. www.britannica.com › topic › DurgaDurga | Goddess, Personality, & Story | Britannica

    Sep 15, 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.

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  8. www.learnreligions.com › nine-forms-of-goddessNavadurga and the 9 Forms of the Hindu Goddess Durga

    Aug 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").

  9. indiacurrents.com › what-does-goddess-durga-symbolizeWhat Does Goddess Durga Symbolize? - India Currents

    Oct 18, 2012 · Durga Maa is depicted as riding on a lion or a tiger. A tiger symbolizes unlimited power. Durga riding a tiger indicates that She possesses unlimited power and uses it to protect virtue and destroy evil.