NEW DELHI (AP) — Leaning on his 10-armed creation, Govind Nath is ready to breathe life into the Hindu goddess Durga, a beloved deity who will be revered by tens of thousands of worshippers during the ...

As per Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga, also worshipped as Shakti, is the epitome of feminine power and strength and is highly revered and worshipped across India in various forms and avatars.

Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja this week with street parties and worshiping idols in elaborate ...

The vibrant festival of Shardiya Navratri begins from September 22. The 9-day festival is all about worshipping 9 avatars of Goddess Durga. During these 9 days, 9 avatars of Maa Durga are worshipped ...

Shardiya Navratri 2025: The countdown for Shardiya Navratri has started, and the festive season is already in the air. Observed with great fervor throughout India, this nine-day festival celebrates ...

After Goddess Sati immolated herself during her father Daksha’s sacrificial yagna, Lord Shiva withdrew into deep meditation. To reunite Shiva and Shakti and restore balance, Sati was reborn as Parvati ...

Navratri 2025 Day 4: The fourth day of Sharadiya Navratri, which is Thursday, September 25 this year, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kushmanda, another form of Goddess Durga. The nine-day ...

If you’ve watched the hit Netflix show “Never Have I Ever,” you’re already familiar with the avenging goddess of Hindu mythology, Durga. The show’s lead Indian American character, Devi Vishwakumar, ...

Purana Durga Bari is a temple situated in Varanasi that is devoted to the goddess Durga, also known as the great mother goddess, who is worshiped all over India. The temple is visited by pilgrims from ...

Durga Puja is almost here. On the sixth day of Navratri, goddess Durga devotees bring her home in a grand ceremony, celebrating her arrival with puja ceremonies and prasad distribution. (Image source: ...