Goddess Durga is one of the most important and powerful goddesses of the Hindu pantheon.. She usually has four to eight arms, and sometimes three eyes, and is often seen seated on a lotus throne, or riding a tiger or lion. Her attributes are a trident, sword, snake, bell, drum, skull bowl, bow and arrow, wheel, club, water jug and conch shell. Durga rides her tiger in regal procession. The multi-armed Goddess carries weapons of destruction. One of the fierce Goddesses, Durga assumes the symbolic hand gesture of the mudra. Durga is the Goddess of divine power against all evils. Like durga puja navaratra are celebrated in various parts of India. |
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