Questions tagged [durga]
Durga (Sanskrit: दुर्गा) is the most popular incarnation of Devi, also known as Mother Adi-Parashakti.
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Durga Devi's Weapon that killed Mahishasura?
The Legend of Durga , slaying the demon Mahisha talks about that the gods combined their energies (shakti) into the female form of Durga, a fierce manifestation of the Goddess (Devi). She received all ...
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Does any scripture provide any inner meaning of worshipping Devi Durga to appease Rahu?
In Hindu astrology Rahu represents materialism, mischief, fear, insatisfaction, obsession and confusion/illusion. Rahu is also associated with politicians and occult sciences.
There are many questions ...
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About Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Kaali Maa
Did anywhere history record that, Kaali maa appeared in front of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa?
Whats the significance of the picture,image we see in net, where Kaali Maa appeared before Paramahamsa.
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Do I need initiation to say a beeja/bija mantra? [duplicate]
I wanted to know if I can say the Durga bija mantra “duṃ”
Can I say this mantra while getting the full effects of the mantra without initiation?
“oṃ duṃ durgāyai nama:”
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Argala stotram, shadanga nyasa
I've been chanting durgasaptashati using a format widely prevalent in Kerala. In the Argala stotram shadanga nyasa portion it is given as 'am gam lam ithyadi shadanga nyasa'(अं गं ळं इत्यादि षडङ्ग ...
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How Nava-Durga correspond to NavaGraha?
I have read somewhere that each NavaGraha is presided by a Durga. I want to know which Devi presides over which planet.
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What is the fast timing in navratri?
The time of starting the fast and the time it ends in IST. Like if I ate something on the fasting day after 12 AM then will it be spoilt ?
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How many times and what all we can eat in Navratri?
I want to know that how many times in a day we can eat when we are doing Navratri fast? Some are saying that we can have sattvik any number of times and some are saying two times. Please help me with ...
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What was the symbolism of Ashwatthama's story?
It is well known that Mahabharata can be seen as an allegory for human life.
The characters of Yuddhishthira, Bheema, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva are frequently discussed in this context. Even ...
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Did Krishna or Rama ever worship Narayana/Vishnu?
It seems that incarnations of Lord vishnu always worship Lord shiva. Is it because it is embarrassing to worship themselves?Or because shiva being their kula Daivam? Or Is it because shiva is the same ...
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What are the lyrics of goddess Durga's dhyan mantra?
Can anybody please provide me the full lyrics of durga dhyan mantra (jatajoota samayukta) with meaning. It will be better, if the main shlokas can be provided in Devanagari.
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What is the Secret of Durga Saptashati - Devi mahatmya?
From few months I have been reading/listening 'Durga Kavach' / 'Bhagavati Strota' / 'Siddha Kunjika Strota'. I was aware of that there is a vedic book for Devi. So I decided to explore that too, ie. ...
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What is the Vahana of Goddess Durga as per Devi Bhagavatham? [duplicate]
What is the scripturally correct vAhana of Durga Ma? I have seen Her pictures astride on both the lion and tiger. Please clarify from Devi Bhagavatham. I am equally interested in knowing why tiger is ...
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The yogic or tantric significance of devi mahatmya
What is the yogic or tantric significance of the Durga Saptashati or the devi mahatmya?
Specifically, the devi mahatmya prima facie seems to be about the qualities of devi and her confrontations ...
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Why did Lord Rama pray to Goddess Durga? [duplicate]
Lord Rama is an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Goddess Durga being the external (Maya) potency of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, why did Lord Rama perform a Yagya of Goddess ...
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Which scriptures say that “Durga Devi is ignorant about Spiritual Life”?
As per the question : What is the source of "ārādhanānāṁ sarveṣāṁ viṣṇor ārādhanaṁ param" (of all methods of worship, Viṣṇu worship is the topmost)? His Holiness Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami ...
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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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What is implied by the Tribhanga form of God or Goddess?
Lord Sri Krishna is known as 'Tribhanga MurAri', as shown in the enclosed image. As per the Dhyana-Mantra of Goddess Durga, She is also having a Tribhanga form.
What exactly is meant or signified by ...
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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, Sri Sri ...
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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 regularly with ...
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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 is decided ...
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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?
