108 Names of Durga

108 Names of Durga

The name ‘Durga’ means ‘Inaccessible’ and this may reflect something of the mystery at the heart of this deity.

Though loving and kind to those who worship her, she symbolizes the violent and destructive qualities of the Mother Goddess (Shakti). These qualities are explained by a story from the Hindu tradition according to which she was born fully grown from flames.

Her purpose is destroying the buffalo demon, symbol of death.  Durga, also called Divine Mother, protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying evil forces such as selfishness, jealousy, prejudice, hatred, anger, and ego.

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108 Names Of Ganesha

108 Names Of Ganesha

Lord Ganesha is a Ganesha is worshipped as the deity who removes barriers and bestows wisdom and good fortune. Many

Hindus have an image of Ganesha on their shrines and pray to him before they begin their worship of other deities. He is also worshipped at the beginning of any new venture such as a wedding or the building of a new house. Read more