Durga: The Ferocious Aspect of Parvati.

The article focuses on Hindu goddess Durga, who is said to be the most dynamic representation of Parvati. It states that the goddesses of Hinduism are more frequently worshipped in their ferocious aspect. The exploits of Durga are recounted in the Hindu scripture "Devimahatmya" or "Candipatha," part...

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Publicado en:Introducing Hinduism pp. 77 - 78
Autor principal: LAL, VINAY
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Publicado: Icon Books 4/ 1/2005
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