Durga is a major deity in Hinduism, often depicted as a warrior goddess riding a lion or tiger, with multiple arms carrying weapons and a conch shell. She is revered as a powerful force that can be both destructive and protective, embodying the energy of Shakti, the divine feminine. Durga is particularly venerated in the festival of Navratri, which celebrates her victory over evil. In Sanskrit, her name means "the invincible" or "the inaccessible." The Hebrew translation for Durga is דרגה, and in other relevant languages, she is known as Durga in Bengali, Durgā in Marathi, and Durgā in Nepali. Durga's iconography and legends vary across regions, but she is consistently portrayed as a protector against evil forces, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. She is often associated with Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) and Saraswati (goddess of knowledge), together forming a trinity of divine feminine energy.
Major deity in Hinduism
Durga, also known as Mahādevī, and Ādiśakti, is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is the Supreme Being in Shaktism and widely worshipped by the followers of this goddess-centric sect, and has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism.