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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Published in:	Introducing Hinduism pp. 77 - 78
Main Author:	LAL, VINAY
Format:	Article
Published:	Icon Books 4/ 1/2005
Subjects:	Hindu goddesses Durgā (Hindu deity) Parvati (Hindu deity) Hindi religious literature Hinduism
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