Deities · Shakti / Mahadevi

Goddess Durga

दुर्गा

Durgā

The supreme warrior form of the Mahadevi, manifested from the combined fiery anger of the gods to defeat the buffalo demon Mahishasura. She embodies invincible Shakti, the force that restores cosmic order when all other powers fail.

Quick facts

Era: Eternal / Sanatana
vahana: Lion / Tiger
consort: Lord Shiva (as Parvati)
Abode: Manidvipa

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Epithets

Names and titles by which Goddess Durga is invoked across the śāstras.

Mahishasura Mardini Adi Parashakti Kali

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Markandeya Purana, Devi Bhagavata Purana

The Triumph of the Invincible Mother Durga

The spectacular manifestation of Goddess Durga from the combined fiery anger of the gods to defeat the shape-shifting buffalo demon Mahishasura, who held a boon of near-invincibility.

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Mahishasura Mardini Premium Bronze Figurine

Inspired by the legend of Goddess Durga

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