Questions tagged [durga]
Durga (Sanskrit: दुर्गा) is the most popular incarnation of Devi, also known as Mother Adi-Parashakti.
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From which scripture is this Mahiṣāsura Mardini Stotram come from? [duplicate]
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दिनुते गिरिवरविन्ध्यशिरोऽधिनिवासिनि विष्णुविलासिनि जिष्णुनुते । भगवति हे शितिकण्ठकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकुटुम्बिनि भूरिकृते जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि ...
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I want to start Durga Devi Sadhana
If there is anyone who is doing Durga Sadhana could you please share some info. Is there any mantra that needs to be recited daily?
I find reciting 32 names of Durga Devi stotram is one approach. but ...
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How do I pray to Maa Durga?
I really want to pray to maa Durga but I don't have any Guru and any sort of initiation. I can't and don't want to use mantras. I tried searching about naam jap but couldn't find any proper ...
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Forms of Parvati/Durga that depict her riding a wolf
Agni Purana, in 'Describing the Characteristics of An Idol of Devi Parvati' says the following:-
10b-13. (In the worship of the manifest form of the goddess) (the
goddess should be worshipped) as ...
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Durga Gayatri Manta
Can anyone chant the Durga Gayatri Manta? Are there any restrictions or that have to be followed while chanting this Mantra?
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Is Goddess Durga Brahman or Maya? Why is she termed as Brahman in some places and maya in others?
In the Harivamsa For instance, There occurs a stuti of Durga, where She is Praised as Brahman in chapter 3 of The Vishnu Parva, Verse 32.
But In the Same Harivamsa, in another stuti of hers in ...
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Does durga mata become happy if her bhakta wears tulsi mala?
Does durga mata become happy if her bhakta wears tulsi?
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Name of the lion vahana of Maa Kamakhya or Maa Durga
What is the name of the lion vahana of Maa Kamakhya or Maa Durga? I have heard the name of the vahana is Mahasingha or Dawon, but is there any scriptural reference that gives the accurate name of the ...
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Did Adi Shakti kill Kaitabha?
This chapter of Mahabharata mentions that Durga killed Kaitabha.
I bow to thee that art fond of battle! O Uma, Sakambhari, O thou that art white in hue, O thou that art black in hue, O thou that hast ...
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Do I need a need to add om and namah when chanting the durga name or can be it done like radha or ram, just as the name?
This may sound like a stupid question to all around. I have been trying to add naam japa of maa in my life. I’m just curios as to if it done with the full mantra always o”om durgaye namah” or is just ...
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Is it okay to Chant Devi Durga mantra "OM DUM DURGAYE NAMAH" to aid in sleeping?
Is it appropriate to chant the Durga mantra "Om Dum Durgayei Namaha" to aid in sleeping.
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Iconographic attributes of Devi Durga?
I use a translator, I speak Spanish.
Could someone please describe the attributes of the image you sent? Arms, Head, lion horse, the headdress on his head? Who are the ones that show up there? And if ...
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Where can I find the reference to Ashta Shaktis of Devi Durga?
There are eight Shaktis of Devi Durga who are worshipped during the Ashtami of Durgapuja. They are: Ugrachanda, Prachanda, Chandogra, Chandanayika, Atichanda, Chamunda, Chanda and Chandavati. They ...
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Where is word Allah used to invoke Maa Durga?
Well in one of recent videos I heard Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda claiming that the 'Allah is a Sanskrit word which is used to invoke Maa Durga'
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Was it Parvati who became Durga?
As far as I know Parvati and Kali are the same person .It was Parvati who became Kali.
Are Durga and Parvati also same person ? Was it Parvati who became Durga ? Are they the same woman ? Or Are they ...
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Benifit of chanting devi suktam individually?
In an article on hindupedia website which talks about strota chintamani it says to chant ya devi sarva bhuteshu smirti rupenaa" 108 times for 40 days to improve memory does same applies to things ...
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Favorite Fruit, Flower, Leaf For Durga Maa & Kali Maa
Googled this several times in the past and again recently. Is it always red hibiscus for flower in puja ?
Could someone tell me which is best fruit to offer for Devi Maa
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Do Tantra Texts Or Hindu Texts Mention Eco-Friendly Kali/Durga Idols Visarjan
Festival idols question : Hey guys, do Hinduism texts say anything about carrying out puja rituals in a way that is eco-friendly ?
Kinda alarming to see the visarjan of Kali/Durga Maa idols.
So much ...
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Tamasic and sattvic roopas of Devi Durga
In temples around Udupi and Mangalore, there are many Durga Parameshwari temples in which Goddess Durga is portrayed in different forms and types.
Forms include :
Mahisha Mardini (killing the bull - ...
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Who is Brahmari Devi?
Brahmari Devi is the goddess of Black bees, hornets and wasps
Is she an incarnation of Parvati? Which Puranas mention about Brahmari Devi? Why did Devi ma take this incarnation?
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Hindu Texts Kali Wearing Sari ? Idols Question
Just wondering about this, in many Kali Puja, Shyama Puja ceremonies they have Kali murti atop MahaDev as per usual. But she is sometimes wearing full on rich brocade sari with almost bridal level ...
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Who is Langura worshipped in Devi temples?
This is in continuation with my previous question of representation of Lord Hanuman in Shakta traditions with Maa Durga and Lord Bhairava.
You can find this question here : Lord Hanuman in Shaktism.
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Lord Hanuman in Shaktism
I have seen various pictures of Maa Durga with Lord Hanuman and Lord Bhairava.
Infact I have even seen in Devi temples having shrine of Lord Hanuman right with Maa Shakti.
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Durga devi associated with Anthills
In South India, I have visited many Devi(amman) temples which are associated with Anthills like the Putlur Amman temple - The suburb is famous for the temple dedicated to Goddess Angala Parameswari (...
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The story of Goddess Nimishamba
I have visited a temple in Paris, Chennai Where the presiding deity is Devi Nimishamba,
I wanted to know the History of God and found Wikipedia which mentions
Goddess Nimishamba is considered the ...
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Narasimha is a form of Devi Durga?
In the Durga Chalisa, it says that:
धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा
प्रकट भई फाडकर खम्बा
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो
हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो
You Assumed the Form of Lord Narasimha,
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Significance of Ratri in Navaratri
The nine Nights popularly Navaratri is popularly celebrated for Ma Durga, Is there any reason why is it named "ratri" which means "Nights", and the significance of the number nine? ...
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What to do on navratri?
What are the best thing to do on navratri,
Any type of yoga,or mantra(pls don't suggest any which need initiation) or anything else
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Favorite Color of Devi (Kali/Durga/Mansa)
Perusing topics on here and came across this thread discussing favorite color of Narayan for Vishnu-bhakt :
Favourite colour of Vishnu
Ideal to know for choosing which flowers for arpit and such, ...
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Mata Ka Jagrata Tradition (Mata Ki Chowki)
Is there some religious history or scriptural mention re all-night prayer of Devi w/ Mata Ka Jagrata ? Like how and where the tradition of it started ? I was reading that Kali Puja was started by King ...
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Shakambhari Navrathri
I had thought there were four Navrathri every year, the two gupt ones then the two well-known ones in spring/fall. These are the ones I was observing as starting down devi-bhakti path.
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Names/list of prominent or well known bhakts of Devi in India
I’ve been a Hindu-mytho addict for many years now so listened to and watched/read many stories from Hinduism with notable and respected Shiv-bhakts and Vishnu-bhakts.
So, lots of info re bhakts of ...
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Do Shakta beliefs explain Hindu cycles of time?
Hey guys I had to delete my first account, I was the new Shakta one with the vegan puja questions.
My question here is : Are there places in the Shakta texts where cycles of time are explained ?
Like ...
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What to do with lemon given at Durga temples?
Few temples in south India offer lemons to the Village goddess (a form of Durga/kaali) while worshipping.
When I went to a temple yesterday, they are giving lemons each to all the devotees.
What is ...
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Are there any rules to be followed while chanting Devi Kavacham?
I used to read the Devi Kavacham from Saptashati daily but stopped as I was unaware of the rules and was not formally initiated into it. Are there any prescribed rules?
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How are the Dakinis associated with Kali
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayan_(witch)
The above Wikipedia article mentions
"Dakinis have been described in medieval Hindu texts such as the Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Purana, Markandeya ...
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What type of Jyotish do Shaktas use?
Vaishnavas are known to follow Bhrigu and Lomasha Jyotish.
Shaivas follow Shiva Jyotish.
Smartas, and sometimes Vaishnavas with Shaivas, follow Parashara Jyotish.
And what type of Jyotish is followed ...
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Brahma Vishnu and Shiva are under the cycle of Birth and Death?
Shrimad Devi Bhagwat Puran, Skand 3, Adhyay 5, page no.123
God Vishnu prayed to Durga: said that I (Vishnu), Brahma, and Shankar are existing by your grace. We have birth (aavirbhaav) and death (...
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Regarding Bhadra Kali
This wikipedia article describes kali as being the God of Time and Death - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali
What do they mean by describing her to be the God of time?
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Which texts contain the following verses regarding the arrival and departure of goddess Durgā during Navarātris on different Vāhanas?
As per this blog , we have the following verses in reference to the Vāhana (vehicle - mount) of goddess Durgā on which she’s said to arrive and depart during the Navarātris.
Arrival
शशिसूर्ये गजारूढ़ा...
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Who is Chaturpadh Devi?
Which god/goddess or energy is known as chaturpad devi? Is there any description available or what is her form and qualities? It would be great if anybody could answer it!
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Looking for scriptural reference of Shanta Durga
There is a form of mother Durga by name Shanta Durga which is worshiped almost everywhere in Goa. In fact, many houses names are after mother's name. When we enquire there about it from local people, ...
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Which Goddess is this whose idols were discovered recently in Kashmir?
There was recent news about the accidental discovery of two idols of Devi Durga in Kashmir, one of which has been dated 1200 years old while the other is 1300 years old.
1,200-year-old Goddess Durga ...
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Which scripture talks about 'Hreem' bija mantra other than Devi bhagvatam? I am talking about Hreem/Devi Pranava/Tantrokt Paranava
In devi bhagvat I saw some description of Devi Pranava Hreem.But those were not sufficient. I want to know the power of Hreem. And what does it can do.
I want to destroy all of my sins of every birth. ...
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Scriptural reference for Navadurga
Navarātri is popularly considered to be 9 days dedicated to the worship of Navadurgā i.e 9 forms of Bhagavatī Durgā. However the Devi-Bhāgavata Purāna, which describes the procedure of Navarātri vrata,...
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Mantra And Its Mechanisms
I have recently gone through a couple of books on mantra, yantra, tantra, and I got to know that all these things are pure science, and not mere superstitions.
My question is, how does a mantra work?
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Where may I find references to Maa Durga's arrival and departure vehicle?
I have heard Maa Durga's arrival and departure vehicle (like horse, elephant, palanquin) depends on the days of the week when the festival starts and ends. And there is a significance of any such ...
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Reason behind fight between Gods in Hinduism [closed]
Why there are many stories where one GOD is fighting with another god, I watch a youtube video where Lord Hanumana is Fighting with Lord SHIVA, also, lord shiva fight with Vishnu. Why a god needs to ...
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Why is Lord Hanuman Ji shown as carrying a flag in front of Goddess Durga?
There is a popular story (shown in this video), according to which Lord Hanuman gained the favor of Goddess Kali by coming for her rescue. Lord Hanuman Ji also became known popularly as LANGAR VEER ...
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Which Hindu scriptures talk about pacifying ill effects of Rahu by worshipping Lord Hanuman or Goddess Durga or Goddess Chinnmasta?
There are many sources available on internet (see this which claim that worshipping Goddess Chinnmasta pleases Rahu, so the ill effects of Rahu are pacified by worshipping her. Many websites (like ...
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