10 interesting facts about Goddess Durga

When it comes to sharing expressions, feelings, sorrows or even happiness, every child looks forward to his or her mother. A human mother is so compassionate that she listens to even the most irrelevant grief of her child and provides sympathy and blessings. The existence of every child is based on the mother and he is dependent on the mother. 

Similarly there are stories that discuss the existence of Goddess Durga who is the mother of the entire Universe. There are facts that explain the existence of the Universe by Goddess Durga. The most powerful form of Shakti and the abode of motherhood at the same time, Maa Durga imparts a gesture that fills the beholder with immense love and happiness. 

Blessings of Maa Durga not only gives materialistic pleasure but also spiritual satisfaction. Mother Durga embraces her children in her loving arms where every individual feels relaxed, protected and much complete. There is no room for insecurities and fear from anything.  

Story about existence of Durga

Goddess Durga is the prominent Hindu God deity who is the form of Maa Parvati the consort of Lord Shiva. 

Once there was a devil named Mahishasura who grew in negative powers and strengths. He began to disturb the entire universe with his negative powers and started creating chaos which was uncontrolled by the male gods. 

This threatened all the gods who then went to find the reason behind Mahishasura's unbeatable powers. They found that Mahishasura was blessed with a boon that only a female can conquer the devil. After this all the male gods decided to unite their powers and create a super power. This super power took the form of a female goddess known as Durga who was created to conquer Mahishasura and save the Universe from destruction.  

Goddess Durga then conquered the demon Mahishasura and got the Universe rod of the wicked evil. The glory of Durga was widespread in the entire universe who is considered extremely pious and worshipped till date by the devotees. 

In addition to Mahishasura there are devils like Sumbha-Nisumbha, Chand-Munda, Dhumralochana and Raktbeej were conquered by Goddess Durga. 

Festivals related to Durga 

The major festival related to the worship of nine sacred forms of Durga is Navratri. It is a nine days celebration which falls twice a year in the months of Chaitra and Sharada. Nine forms of Durga are:

1. Shailaputri (Daughter of Mountain):

2. Brahmacharini (Mother of devotion and penance):

3. Chandraghanta (Destroyer of demons):

4. Kushmanda (Goddess of The Cosmic Egg):

5. Skandamata (Goddess of motherhood and children):

6. Katyayani (Goddess of Power):

7. Kalaratri (Goddess of Auspiciousness and Courage):

8. Mahagauri (Goddess of beauty and women):

9. Siddhidatri (Goddess of Supernatural Powers):

Structure of Durga 

The appearance of Durga is extremely attractive with a magnetic charm on face. Her glowing eyes are filled with love and compassion for her children. The distinct statue of Goddess Durga displays 8-10 arms in different postures of blessings, some holding a weapon and others some symbols of worship. She is always seen clad in red coloured saree on a ferocious tiger.

Benefits of Durga idol

Spiritual aura inside the house is always welcoming for family members. Keeping the idol of God brings loads of happiness and many other benefits. There are many fruitful benefits of bringing Goddess Durga idol at home. 

• Keeps away the negativity from the house.

• Protects family members from negative vibes and bad omens.

• Regular worship and chanting of Durga Shivshakti, Durga chalisa and other Durga slokas and stotras are highly positive to set a peaceful environment inside the house.

• Regular worship of Durga and chanting of Durga Chalisa by lighting a diya in front of Goddess idol is also very effective in fulfilling the wishes. 

• Regular offering of kumkum and chandan, flowers, fruits and bhog prasadam pleases Goddess Durga.

Placement of idol for best result

• Kept in a clean place inside temple in the house.

• Regular cleaning of the temple and idol is must

• Idol must face south.

Durga Idol Online

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