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Maa Durga Puja – The Story and Legends

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 […]

Maa Durga Puja – Mythology, Weapons

As per Hindu mythology, there was a demon named Mahishasura, who performed severe penance to please Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was impressed by Mahishasura’s devotion and blessed him with a boon that he would not be killed by a man or deity, but only by a woman. Highly pleased with this boon and with a […]