Brass Statue of Goddess Durga

Goddess Durga is the power inscrutable, by which the whole universe is permeated and energized. She is the personification of all wealth, power, beauty, as also the virtues. She is the embodiment of Yajna (Sacrifice), Paravidya (he highest knowledge concerning the spirits), as well as Aparavidya (Knowledge of the secular sciences). It is She who bestows wealth, both material and spiritual; dispels difficulties, and annihilates the evil ons. Her beauty as well as her velour are incomparable. The powers and activities of all beings are manifestations of only her power. It is only by pleasing her that one can hope to get spiritual emancipation. All arts and sciences, as also womankind, are her manifestations. She is residing as the intellect in the hearts of human beings. She is the all devouring time. She is the very personification of all that is good and auspicious. Kali is also another of her aspect.

 

Goddess Durga Statues

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.