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دورگا
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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.
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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- Hinduism
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- File:Mahishasura-Mardini Durga.jpg
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- A painting of Durga at Jaganmohan Palace, Mysuru
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- Mother GoddessGoddess of Power, Strength, Protection, and MotherhoodSupreme Being (Para Brahman) and Supreme Goddess (Adi Parashakti) in Shaktism
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- Durga
- Deity<! Wikipedia:WikiProject Hindu mythology >.day
- Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
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- Oṃ Śrī Durgāyai Namaḥ Oṃ Aiṃ Hrīṃ Klīṃ Cāmuṇḍāyai Vicce
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- दुर्गा
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- Panthoibi
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- Manipuri
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- Gender
- female
- Child
- Ashokasundari
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- 332 Durga-alone.png
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- Durga
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- दुर्गा
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- d̪uɾ.ɡɑː
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- Category:Durga
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