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Hindu Goddess Nav Durga Maa
According to the Hindu Scriptures, Goddess Durga manifests herself in countless forms. Devotees enjoy Her grace by worshipping Her diverse forms. Twice a year the nine Manifestations of goddess Durga are specially adored and worshipped. These religious rites which continue for nine nights go by the name of ‘Nine – Night Worship’. The worship of goddess Durga is celebrated with great gaiety and devotion throughout the length and breadth of the whole country. During these Nine-Nights (Navaraatri) nine different incarnation of goddess Durga are adored. These nine diverse forms of goddess Durga embody all her powers. They fulfill all the desires of the devotees and enable them to enjoy hon...
Mother Goddess Durga
On the various forms of Durgā, Hindu deity.
Stories of Hindu Goddess Durga (Illustrated)
The basic dynamism of God has been defined in Indian philosophy as nature or Prakriti which is supposed to be Primeval Power that has been visualized from time immemorial as 'Adyashakti' by seers and thinkers.'Adyashakti' is again the integral active form of God keeping the entire cosmos in control while Her manifestation has been portrayed by the artists and sculptors of ancient India as the Supreme Goddess Mahamaya, the creative force of the Universe. That is why She is also known as Brahmani which is an epithet of Durga. The genesis of the concept of the Supreme Goddess Mahamaya is to be found in the prevailing faith of a great number of people on the supremacy of matriarchal culture. Mah...
Ritual Worship of the Great Goddess
During a nine-day period every autumn, Hindus in India and throughout the world worship the Great Goddess, Durgā--the formidable deity who is loved like a mother. One of the most dramatic and popular of these celebrations is the Durgā Pūjā, a rite noted for its visual pageantry, ritual complexity, and communal participation. In this book, Hillary Peter Rodrigues describes the Bengali style of Durgā Pūjā practiced in the sacred city of Banaras from beginning to end. A romanization of the Sanskrit litany is included along with an English translation. In addition to the liturgical description, Rodrigues provides information on the rite's component elements and mythic aspects. There are interpretive sections on puja, the Great Goddess, women's roles in the ritual, and the socio-cultural functions of the ritual. Rodrigues maintains that the Durgā Pūjā is a rite of cosmic rejuvenation, of empowerment at both the personal and social levels, and a rite that orchestrates manifestations of the feminine, both Divine and human.
Devis The Mother Goddesses : Large print
This book has five beautifully illustrated, traditional stories of the Hindu goddesses – Durga, Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Read how Durga destroyed the demon Mahisha, how Kali was born from the frown of the goddess, Ambika, how Lakshmi brings fortune and prosperity and how Saraswati – goddess of wisdom – saved the world from Ravana’s evil brother, Kumbhakarna. Retold in a simple and entertaining style, these fascinating stories are a wonderful source of introduction to the world of Hindu mythology.
Devi-devata
This book takes the reader on a journey through the magical and fascinating world of Hindu gods and goddesses and answers the often asked questions about the evolution and myths of these fabulous deities. Here are exciting tales of the eternal battle between gods and demons, the churning of the ocean, the romance of celestial maidens and the boons and curses of ancient sages.
The Making of Goddess Durga in Bengal: Art, Heritage and the Public
This book examines the making of the Goddess Durga both as an art and as part of the intangible heritage of Bengal. As the ‘original site of production’ of unbaked clay idols of the Hindu Goddess Durga and other Gods and Goddesses, Kumartuli remains at the centre of such art and heritage. The art and heritage of Kumartuli have been facing challenges in a rapidly globalizing world that demands constant redefinition of ‘art’ with the invasion of market forces and migration of idol makers. As such, the book includes chapters on the evolution of idols, iconographic transformations, popular culture and how the public is constituted by the production and consumption of the works of art and...
Mother Durga
Articles with reference to Durgaa, Hindu deity, as worshipped in Calcutta, India.
Goddess Durga and Sacred Female Power
"Amazzone's voice is strong and clear. Goddess Durga promises the transformation, empowerment, and dignity that is our birthright."--Marisa Tomei, Academy Award-winning actor.
Inventing and Reinventing the Goddess
Popular religion in village India is overwhelmingly dominated by goddess worship. Goddesses can be nationally well-known like Durga or Kali, or they can be an obscure deity who is only known in a particular rural locale. The origins of a goddess can be both ancient—with many transitions or amalgamations with other cults having occurred along the way—and very recent. While some have tribal origins, others sprout up overnight due to a vivid dream. Inventing and Reinventing the Goddess: Contemporary Iterations of Hindu Divinities on the Move looks at the nature of how and why goddesses are invented and reinvented historically in India and how social hierarchy, gender differences, and modernity play roles in these emerging religious phenomena.
