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ORIGINS OF MAA DURGA
MAA DURGA is a ferocious form of Devi, the Mother Goddess, the all-powerful almighty goddess. Once the Gods could not defeat the buffalo demon Mahishasur, who was threatening the existence of the universe, the Gods were afraid of this water-buffalo bull because neither Vishnu nor Shiva could prevail against him. They begged lord Shiva for his assistance, and Shiva advised all the Gods to release their shaktis as it was seemed that the joint energy of shakti was only capable of vanquishing Mahishasur. The shaktis of the Gods emerged in female form. Which arose a splendid Goddess with many arms, she was as beautiful as she was lethal and it was the ten-armed who went out to do battle.
The Gods called this Goddess DURGA, the invincible one. MAA DURGA was born fully-grown and is depicted as exceptionally beautiful and full of rage.
Gods armed her with all their weapons. Thus armed, MAA DURGA rode to the top of a mountain on a lion. In a bloody battle, she defeated Mahishasur and his army of demons and thus saved the Universe from this demon’s menace.
Therefore, MAA DURGA is also called Mahishasuramardini (the demolisher of Mahishasur). This holy battle has come to symbolise the triumph of Good over Evil.
DURGA PUJA is observed in her honor, to celebrate her victory over evil.
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Meri Maiya Bhawan and Jyoti at Sanatan Mandir, Cologne, Germany, 24-05-2008
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Different Names of Maa Durga
Sr. No. | Name | Meaning |
1 | Akashagamini | Flew in The Sky |
2 | Arogyada | Granter of Good Health |
3 | Asurakshayamkari | Reducer of The Number of Demons |
4 | Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika | Protector From Ignorance And Distress |
5 | Ayurdas | Granter of Longevity |
6 | Balarkasadrushakara | Like The Rising Sun |
7 | Bandhananashini | Detacher of Attachments |
8 | Bhaktavatsala | Lover of Devotees |
9 | Bhayanashini | Remover of Fear |
10 | Bhootanushruta | Well-Wisher of Bhootaganas |
11 | Brahmacharini | Seeker of Brahman |
12 | Chandravispardimukha | Beautiful Like The Moon |
13 | Chaturbhuja | Four-Armed |
14 | Chaturvakttra | Four-Faced |
15 | Daya | Compassionate |
16 | Devi | The Diety |
17 | Dhanakshayanashini | Controller of Wealth Decrease |
18 | Dhanurdharini | Holder of Bow |
19 | Dhruti | Valiant |
20 | Divamalya Vibhooshita | Adorned With Beautiful Garlands |
21 | Divyambaradhara | Beautifully Robed |
22 | Durga | The Inaccessible |
23 | Durga | Remover of Distress |
24 | Durga | Deity Durga |
25 | Hri | Holy Chant of Hymns |
26 | Indradhwaja Samabahudharini | With Shoulders Like Indra's Flag |
27 | Jaya | Victorious |
28 | Jyotsana | Radiant Like Flames |
29 | Kali | Dark-Complexioned |
30 | Kali | Goddess of Death |
31 | Kamacharini | Acting On One's Own Accord |
32 | Kamsavidravanakari | Threatened Kamsa |
33 | Kantha | Radiant |
34 | Kanttadhara | Holder of Shiva's Neck |
35 | Kaumaravratadhara | Observer of Fasts Like Young Girls Do |
36 | Keyurangadadharini | Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets |
37 | Khadgaketaka Dharini | Holder of Sword And Shield |
38 | Khama | Embodiment of Forgiveness |
39 | Kirti | Famed |
40 | Krishna | Sister of Krishna |
41 | Krishna | Dark-Complexioned |
42 | Krishnachhavisama | Like Krishna's Radiance |
43 | Kulavardhini | Developer of The Race |
44 | Kumari | Young Girl |
45 | Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita | Wearer of Earrings Covering The Ears |
46 | Mahachakradharini | Holder of Chakra |
47 | Mahakali | Wife of Mahakala |
48 | Mahishasuranashini | Destroyer of Mahisha |
49 | Mamsapriya | Fond of Flesh |
50 | Mangalya | Auspicious |
51 | Mati | Wise |
52 | Mayoora Pichhavalaya | Wearer of Peacock-Feathered Bangles |
53 | Mohanashini | Destroyer of Desires |
54 | Mruthyunashini | Destroyer of Death |
55 | Mukutavirajita | Shining With Crown Adorned |
56 | Nagararakshika | Protector of Land |
57 | Nandagopakulajata | Daughter of The Nandagopa Race |
58 | Narayanavarapriya | Fond of Narayana's Boons |
59 | Nitya | Eternal |
60 | Padmapatrakshi | Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf |
61 | Pankajadharini | Lotus-Holder |
62 | Papadharini | Bearer of Others' Sins |
63 | Papaharini | Destroyer of Sins |
64 | Pashadharini | Holder of Rope |
65 | Pashupriya | Fond of All Beings |
66 | Patradharini | Vessel-Holder |
67 | Peenashroni Payodhara | Large Bosomed |
68 | Prabha | Dawn |
69 | Prasanna | Cheerful |
70 | Pravasarakshika | Protector of Travellers |
71 | Purnachandra Nibhanana | Beautiful Like The Full Moon |
72 | Putrapamrityunashini | Sustainer of Son's Untimely Death |
73 | Rajyada | Bestower of Kingdom |
74 | Ratri | Night |
75 | Sagaragirirakshika | Protector of Seas And Hills |
76 | Sandhya | Twilight |
77 | Sangramajayaprada | Granter of Victory In The War |
78 | Sangramarakshika | Protector of Wars |
79 | Sankarshanasamanana | Equal To Sankarshana |
80 | Santati | Granter of Issues |
81 | Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika | Granter of Success In All Attempts |
82 | Saukhyada | Bestower of Well-Being |
83 | Seedupriya | Fond of Drinks |
84 | Sharanya | Granter of Refuge |
85 | Shatrusankata Rakshika | Protector From Distress Caused By Foes |
86 | Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita | Having Peacock-Feathered Flag |
87 | Shilathata Vinikshibda | At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa |
88 | Shiva | Auspicious |
89 | Shiva | Shiva's Half |
90 | Shree | Auspicious |
91 | Siddhi | Successful |
92 | Surashreshtta | Supreme Among The Celestials |
93 | Sutada | Granter of Issues |
94 | Trailokyarakshini | Protector of The Three Worlds |
95 | Tribhuvaneshwari | Goddess of The Three Worlds |
96 | Tridashapujita | The Goddess of The Celestials |
97 | Tridivabhavayirtri | Goddess of The Three Worlds |
98 | Vapurda | Granter of Beautiful Appearance |
99 | Varada | Granter of Boons |
100 | Varada | Bestower |
101 | Varada | Bestower |
102 | Vasudevabhagini | Sister of Vasudeva |
103 | Vidhya | Wisdom |
104 | Vijaya | Conqueror |
105 | Vindhyavasini` | Resident of The Vindhyas |
106 | Vividayudhadhara | Bearer of Various Weapons |
107 | Vyadhinashinis | Vanquisher of Ailments |
108 | Yashodagarba Sambhoota | Emerging From Yashoda's Womb |
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Temples of Maa Durga
- Amba Mata Temple, Junagadh, Gujarat
- Ambika Bhawani Temple, Aami, Chhapra, Bihar
- Annapoorneshwari Temple of Horanadu, Karnataka
- Banashankari Temple near Badami, Karnataka
- Bhadra Kali, Nepal
- Bhadrakali Temple at Hanamkonda, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
- Bhagavathi Temple, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Chamunda Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh
- Chamundeswari Temple of Chamundi Hill, Mysore
- Chandi Devi, Haridwar, Uttrakhand
- Chartarpur Temples, Delhi
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Devi Kanaka Durga, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Durgiana Temple, Amritsar, Punjab
- Gadhdevi Temple, Marhaurah, Chhapra, Bihar
- Jwalamukhi Temple, Himachal pradesh
- Kalkaji Mandir, Delhi
- Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam
- Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke, Rajasthan.
- Mangalagauri Temple, Gaya, Bihar
- Mansa Devi Temple, Churu, Rajasthan
- Marikamba Temple of Sirsi, Karnataka
- Mookambika Devi Temple of Kollur, Karnataka
- Naina Devi Temple, Nainital, Uttar Pradesh.
- Patandevi Temple, Patna, Bihar
- Shree Durga Parameshwari Temple, Kateel, Karnataka
- Thawewali Maa Temple, Gopalganj, Bihar
- The Durga Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu and Kashmir
- Vidyashankara Temple at Sringere, Karnataka
Useful Links
Devotional & Spiritual websites
Jai Maa Thawewali - Website dedicated to Maa Thawewali |
Maa Vaishnodevi - Website dedicated to Mata Rani in English & Hindi. |
The Great Goddess - Website dedicated to Maa Vaishnodevi |
Mata Naina Devi - Website dedicated to Maa Nainadevi |
Jai Mata Di - Detailed website dedicated to Maa Vaishnodevi. |
Mataji - Website on Maa Durga. |
Meri Maiya - Detailed website dedicated to Maa Vaishnodevi. |
Official Web site of ISKCON - International Society of Kirshna Consiousness |
Tirupati Balaji - Website on Tirupati Balaji's Temple, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Hanuman - Website on Lord Hanuman |
Krishna - Website on Lord Krishna by ISKCON. |
Khatu Shyamji - Website on Lord Khatu Shyamji's temple |
Lord Mahadev (Shiva) - Website on Lord Mahadev |
Shirdi Sai Baba -Website on Shirdi Waale Sai Baba. Real Video darshan. |
Krishna Pictures - Pictures of Krishna Lila |
Satya Sai Baba - Website on Satya Sai Baba. |
Ram Charit Manas - Ram Charit Manas. |
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