Durga

Also known as Devi, Shakti, Bhagwati, Laxmi, Devamata, Narayani, Parme swari, Amba

Durga (; , ), also known as Mahādevī (; , , [mɐɦaːd̪eːʋiː]), and Ādiśakti(; , , [aːd̪ɪ ʃɐkt̪i]), is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is regarded as the principal aspect of Adi Parashakti, the Ultimate Reality in Shaktism and widely worshipped by the followers of this goddess-centric sect, and has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism.

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Durga is one of the most important goddesses in Hinduism, known by several names including Mahadevi and Adishakti, and is considered the principal form of the ultimate divine reality in the goddess-centered tradition of Shaktism. She is widely worshipped across multiple Hindu denominations, including Shaivism and Vaishnavism, making her a significant figure in Hindu religious practice.

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Deity<! Wikipedia:WikiProject Hindu mythology >.caption: A painting of Durga at Jaganmohan Palace, Mysuru
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Deity<! Wikipedia:WikiProject Hindu mythology >.mantra: Oṃ Śrī Durgāyai Namaḥ Oṃ Aiṃ Hrīṃ Klīṃ Cāmuṇḍāyai Vicce
Deity<! Wikipedia:WikiProject Hindu mythology >.devanagari: दुर्गा
Deity<! Wikipedia:WikiProject Hindu mythology >.equivalent1: Panthoibi
Deity<! Wikipedia:WikiProject Hindu mythology >.equivalent1_type: Manipuri

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Commons category: Durga
name in native language: दुर्गा
IPA transcription: d̪uɾ.ɡɑː

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Etymology and nomenclature
Epithets
Etymology and other names
History and texts
Legends
Attributes and iconography
Worship and festivals
Durga puja
Dashain
Other cultures
Outside Hinduism
In Buddhism
In Jainism
In Sikhism
Outside the Indian subcontinent
Influence
See also
Notes
References
Bibliography
External links

She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars, her legends centers around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, dharma and cosmic order, representing the power of good over evil. Durga is seen as a motherly figure and often depicted as a warrior, riding a lion or tiger, with many arms, each carrying a weapon and defeating demons.