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Goddess दुर्गा

Durga

The Invincible

Warrior goddess formed from the combined radiance of the devas to slay the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

Lore

Riding a lion into battle, Durga wields weapons gifted by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Navaratri celebrates her nine-night victory—a festival of courage, community, and the triumph of good over arrogant evil.

Domains

  • protection
  • war
  • righteous anger

Symbols

  • lion
  • weapons from many gods
  • trident

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