Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Maa Durga (Goddess Durga)

Maa Durga (Goddess Durga)

In Hinduism, Durga is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. She is sometimes referred to as the mother of Kartikeya, and Ganesha only.

Durga is depicted as a warrior woman riding a lion or a tiger with multiple hands carrying weapons and assuming mudras, or symbolic hand gestures. This form of the Goddess is the embodiment of feminine and creative energy (Shakti).

For details visit:
Durga Upasana - Durga Saptashati's hindi translation

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