Questions tagged [durga]
Durga (Sanskrit: दुर्गा) is the most popular incarnation of Devi, also known as Mother Adi-Parashakti.
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What is the position of Durga in Gaudiya Vaishnavism?
What is the position of Durga in Gaudiya Vaishnavism? Is there need to worship her? Can she be worshiped?
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Is “Tamasi” a name of Durga?
Where does this name come from? Is the name being used in an endearing or otherwise positive manner?
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Why called Akala Bodhana
In chapter 10, sloka 12 of Sri Sri Chandi, devi says :
शरत्काले महापूजा क्रियते या च वार्षिकी
meaning that in the sarat (autumn) seaon, my great annual puja is done. So in the very Chandi, ...
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When did Sri Krishna worship Goddess Durga?
In the Argalastotra of Sri Srri Chandi (which is a part of the Markandeya Purana) we get:
कृष्णेन संस्तुते देवि शश्वद्भक्त्या सदाम्विके
Meaning : O Goddess! Lord Krishna worshipped you ...
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What are the differences between goddess and female human beings?
Other than goddess being God and women being human are there any other considerable differences between goddess and women? If yes, can you list them. Also could you please explain why such differences ...
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Do any biographies of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu mention Him to be the founder of the Durga Puja tradition in Odisha?
According to this Gaudiya Vaishnava site, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu brought the tradition of Durga Puja in Odisha:
It is a misconception among many Gaudiya Vaishnavas that worship of Lord Shiva or ...
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Is there a mention of Nava-Durga in Vedic scriptures?
The Wikipedia page on Ma Katyayini mentions:
She is first mentioned in the Taittiriya Aranyaka part of the Yajurveda. Skanda Purana mentions her being created out of the spontaneous anger of Gods, ...
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Is there a connection between the Navadurga and the Dashmahavidya?
Navratri festival is going on and we are told about the nine forms of the Goddess also called Nava-Durga that are worshipped in these 9 days. However, I just recently came to know that some people ...
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Why does Devi Mantras contain the name of the Demons She slayed?
Goddess Durga got her name after slaying the Demon Durgamasur, there are mantras such as "Om Durgaye namaha", She got the name Mahishashura Mardini after slaying Demon Mahishashur, again there are ...
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What were the boons given by Goddess Durga to prince Yudhishthira?
It is heard that during the exile period of the Pandavas, prince Yudhishthira did meditation and invoked the blessings of Goddess Durga. Goddess Durga appeared infront of prince Yudhishthira and gave ...
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What is the military count of the army mentioned in devI mahaAtmayam?
In devi mahaAtmayam we find details of battles between demons and goddesses.
Some of the famous ones are
Mahishasura
Shumbha nishumbha
ChanDa-munDa
I think these armies were higher in number than ...
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Which text deals with shulini durga?
Looking for main scripture for shulini durga practice. Seems this is a rare form. Please guide
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Did Lord Rama worship Devi Ambika?
While the story of Rama worshipping Shiva has been subjected to immense controversy in South India for centuries, there has been a similar debate in Bengal (where I have been born and brought up) ...
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Chanting Devi Mahathyam (Durga Saptashati)
I would like to chant the Devi Mahathyam but may not be able to do the full text together in a single sitting or in a day. So if I am to split the chapters across days, are there any prescribed format ...
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what are the legends behind durga puja/kali puja/navaratri/dushera?
Do different parts of india celebrate the festival for different reasons? I have heard that for Bengalis Durga puja signifies Durga returning to her parents' home from Kailash to spend time with them....
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Can someone give translation to Arya Durga Ashtakam?
This is the Arya Durga Ashtakam-
Arya Durga Ashtakam
Kindly give its translation.
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What are the original forms of Mahakali,Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati?
According to 'Pradhanic rahasya' of Durgasaptasati, goddess Adi Shakti has three incarnations - Mahalakshmi, Mahakali, MahaSaraswati,but they are described to have four arms each which is a ...
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I want detail explanation about Goddess Maa Chinnamastika? [duplicate]
I want detail explanation about Goddess Maa Chinnamastika, can anyone help me out?
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Why Goddess Durga was worshiped on dusshera?
Dusshera is the day the Ravana was killed by the Rama, but Hindus worship Goddess Durga instead of Rama on dusshera ? Why so?
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Who is Uma Goddess ? is it name of Parvati or a different Devi like Sati
I heard several times Uma, Laxmi, Parvati. I also heard some story about who was Sati & who is parvati.
Is Uma another wife of Shiva or just a named of Parvati or name of Shakti like Durga/Kali/...
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Why do we wear different colors on different days of Navratri?
Each day of Navratri is associated with a different color as mentioned in this article.
How are Navratri colours decided and why do they change every year?
The first colour of the Navratri ...
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What is the favorite oblation to matha kaalratri?
I need to know which oblation maatha Kalratri likes much.
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Are the 10 Mahavidyas an expansion of Goddess Sati or that of Goddess Shakambhari?
There are two broad stories about the origins of the Mahavidyas:
The Shakta Mahabhagwat Puran states that they emerged from the body of Sati:
Sati, the daughter of Daksha and first wife of god ...
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Who is mother Durga, why was she prayed by all gods including Vishnu to be reborn as Parvathi?
Mother Durga was reborn as Parvathi, the daughter of Mena and Himalaya. So why did the Gods including Vishnu pray to mother Durga to be reborn as Parvathi. Why were they happy of the marriage of Mena ...
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Who is vAk (the speech) in Rig Veda 10:125?
The Rig Veda hymn 10:125 tells about the supreme Goddess. So is this hymn addressed to Goddess DurgA or the female power Of Universe (Shakti) Or vAk (वाक्), the speech? Who is vAk Goddess described ...
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To whom the Durga suktam Of Rig veda is addressed To?
The Durga or Agni Suktam is an ancient hymn Of Rig Veda. So is this hymn addressed to Agni deva or Durga maa? If it is addressed to Agni deva then why it calls Agni as destroyer of hurdle as Durga maa?...
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Durga Devi dream - meaning for woman? [closed]
I am a 22 year old Polish woman, non-hindu. Last night I had a dream about Durga Devi. The world was taken over by demons, it was all on fire, huge fire and flames everywhere. Me and some 2 other ...
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Where can i get original versions of the Devi Bhagavata and Markandeya Puranas?
I am looking for the original version of the Devi Bhagavata Purana and (or) other Puranas which has lots of information about Devi Durga.
I have the short version of it but it does not have anything ...
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Does the Devi Bhagavatam say that Lakshmi and Saraswati are daughters of Parvati?
While reading what ISKCON has to say over the authenticity of the Devi Bhagavatam, I found some people saying that the controversial Purana saying that Lakshmi and Saraswati to be the daughters of Maa ...
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Who composed the Mahishasura Mardini stotram?
Who composed the Mahishasura Mardini stotram?
Was it Adi Sankaracharya ?
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All 108 Names of Maa Durga?
According Hindu Mythology Maa Durga has lots of avtars with various powers. Navratri vrat is dedicated to Maa Durga's nine forms. What is about other forms of Maa Durga ?? Names of Maa Durga and ...
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Significance of Chaitra Navratri?
Significance of Chaitra Navratri ?
Rituals to be followed ?
Why people keep fast on chaitra navratri and reason behind it ?
Why it is celebrated for nine days and nights ?
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What's the relationship between Durga and Shakti?
From what I read online both Durga and Shakti represent the female principle. What's the difference between them?
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What boons did Ravana receive from Lord Brahma?
In Ramayana, it is told that, Ravana, after performing many great penances, received powerful boons from Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva. It is also said that he was protected by Goddess Durga's blessings ...
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Veiled Durga reference [closed]
I often encounter the term, or reference to, a "Veiled Durga"
Can anybody explain the circumstances under which we find that Durga is veiled, or any reason or story at all that will explain the "...
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Reflection of “Yada yada hi dharmasya…” in Durga Saptashati?
Bhagvad Gita is a 701 versed text which is inside Mahabharata. And similarly Durga Saptashati (Sapta =7 and Shat =100) is also 7×100= 700 versed text which is inside Markandeya Purana which is also ...
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What are the benefits of reciting Durga Saptashati Devi Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram?
Navarathri is a very important festival of the Hindus. This is a festival during which Devi ie Goddess Durga, is worshipped for nine nights.
Goddess Durga is worshipped in various forms on each ...
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Slokams for Navaratri first three days for durga, next three days for lakshmi and last 3 days for saraswathi
There are simple slokas consisting 4 lines to be recited on these 9 days to the devis. First three days for durga, next three days for Lakshmi and last 3 days for saraswathi. Do anybody know these ...
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Is Maa Kali, Devi Durga, Maa Parvati, Maa Jagadhatri all are same? [duplicate]
Is Maa Kali, Devi Durga ,Maa Parvati, Maa Jagadhatri all are same?
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References to the Kaumari form of Devi
Kaumari is considered as one of the Sapta Matrikas (7 forms of Divine Mother). She is also associated with the Kanya Kumari form of Devi.
The references to the Kaumari form of Devi are found in -
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Who is Goddess Shyamala?
Goddess Shyamala is worshipped by the Tamils in Batam, Indonesia.
Can someone give me her story?
Does it have any scriptural basis or is it a folklore?
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What is the story of Paurnamasi and Nandimukhi?
Sri Rupa Gosvami, the disciple of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, has written two very beautiful plays called Vidagdha Madhava - Clever Krsna and Lalita Madhava - Charming Krsna.
Vidagdha Madhava describes the ...
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Why is only Durga associated with Devi?
As we have already established in this question, Devi(AdiShakti) incarnates as Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Shaivas associate Durga with Devi as she is Shiva (their ishta devata)'s consort. However, ...
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Why people of Bengal worship Durga also during Basanti Puja?
There is a festival in Bengal region named Basanti Puja in which Bengali people worship Goddess Durga but why they worship Maa Durga in Basanti Puja also,whereas they have time to worship Goddess ...
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Is Mahishasura Mardini Lakshmi or Durga?
Who is the killer of Mahishasura? Is it Durga or Lakshmi? My confusion arises after finding out that Lakshmi killed Mahishsura in the Devi Mahatmaya.
Goddess Mahalakshmi is the presiding Goddess of ...
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Who is Shivananda Swami?
There are popular aartis, that are sung in North, which have initials of Swami Shivananda in their end. For example
So, my question is, who is "Swami Shivananda", composer of such Aartis?
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Is Lakshmi an avatar of Durga? [duplicate]
I read that Lakshmi is the avatar of Durga in this article:
Gauri is seen as a milder form of Kali, which is why she wears a saree and ties her hair with a string of flowers. Sometimes, she comes ...
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What is the story of Goddess Shitala?
What is the story of Goddess Shitala?
She is mainly worshiped in North India, West Bengal, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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Wouldn't most of the incarnations of Devi be of Sati, not Parvati?
As discussed in this question Parvati Devi married in the Vaivasvata Manvantara, before which Shiva was married to Sati Devi. Since most asura wars happened in previous Manvantaras, would that mean ...
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Who are the wives/consorts of Lord Shiva? [closed]
Lord Shiva has been associated with Parvati/Durga, Ganga and Mohini. Can you please elaborate on these associations? Also, in the Mahabharata, didn't Ganga marry Shantanu and Mohini marry Aravan (...
