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People all over the country celebrate Durga Puja with full of enthusiasm and it has even expanded beyond its religious atmosphere. Methods of celebration and rituals vary from state to state because of difference in culture in different parts of the country. But, the past tradition and practice are followed everywhere combining with historical beliefs. […]
Durga, the ten-armed Goddess, appears in a brilliantly beautiful form that provides an enchanting feast to every eye. It is a special form that is both frightening and compassionate at the same time and conveys thoughtful spiritual teachings in a wonderful way. For Hindus, the nine-day period of Durga Puja, beginning from the new moon […]
Devi, the great Hindu goddess and the divine partner of Shiva, is worshipped in different forms based on her two aspects namely, compassion and ferocity. Her manifestations have different names and meaning. The compassionate forms are Uma (light); Gauri (yellow or brilliant); Parvati (the mountaineer); and Jagatmata (the Mother of the world). The frightening forms […]
People recite Durga Bhajans to get her blessings. Following are the meanings / interpretations of some of the most popular Durga Bhajans. Aadi Divya Jyothi Mahaa Kaali Maa Namo Devi Shakthi Mahaa Shakthi Kaali Maa Namo Kaali Maa Namo, Sathya Sai Maa Namo Shringa Shaila Vaasini Kaali Maa Namo Sankata Haarini Mangala Kaarini Kaali Maa […]
Goddess Durga / Parvati Devi is the most powerful manifestation of the absolute energy permeated in the universe and there are countless temples in India, dedicated to the Goddess. No doubt these temples promote the true values of the culture and philosophy of the Hindu religion. Besides, the people of the Hindu community get an […]
Durga, is a Sanskrit word which means “one who is difficult to reach.” By Durga worship, we worship a form of Shakti for her frightening as well as courteous aspects. She is the Mother as well as the infinite power of the universe and signifies its female energy. The form of Goddess Durga is the […]
Durga Puja is the day in which the Divine Mother is worshipped in different forms like Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. These three forms represent the three different aspects of the Goddess. During the nine-day-long festival, Durga is worshipped on the first three nights, Lakshmi on the next three nights, and Saraswati on the last three […]
Durga Puja celebration in our country has its beginning several hundred years ago and it has been mentioned in several occasions in the Indian literature from as early as 12th century. Over the years, the celebration has changed a lot and today it has almost become a community festival. Previously, Durga Puja was a very […]
Creation of Goddess Durga: Goddess Durga symbolizes the combination of all Divine forces formed to demolish all negative forces of the evil. Unable to tolerate the cruelty of the demon king Mahishasur, the gods in heaven gathered together and decided to create an all-powerful woman form that would be able to kill the demon. Immediately […]
The most genuine form of goddess Durga we see today is the clay moulding of a ten handed goddess across a lion. There are separate weapons in eight hands, and the remaining two hands hold a spear which runs into the chest of Mahishasura. The four children of the Goddess namely, Laxmi, the goddess of […]
