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
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Icon Books 4/ 1/2005
Materias:	Hindu goddesses Durgā (Hindu deity) Parvati (Hindu deity) Hindi religious literature Hinduism
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Sumario:	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 of "Markandeya Purana." Durga is also known as Mahishasuramardini, or slayer of the demon Mahisha.