durga

Meanings

• noun

  A goddess in Hinduism, represented as a warrior figure, often riding a lion and holding multiple weapons. Worshipped during the Navratri festival.

  - "Durga is the goddess of strength and protection."
  - "Mother Durga is the embodiment of power and courage."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with durga
urgent , furgon , murgatroya

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Variants

List of all variants of durga that leads to same result
dura , dura mater , duras , durra , durras , dura maters

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit word 'durgā' which means 'the invincible one'.

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Trivia

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1. Durga is often depicted with ten arms, each holding a different weapon.

2. The Navratri festival is celebrated in many countries outside of India, including the United States and Canada.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shakti: Shakti is the feminine divine power or energy in Hinduism, often represented as a goddess. Durga is one of the many manifestations of Shakti.

2. Navratri: Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival celebrated in honor of nine forms of the goddess. Durga is one of the forms worshipped during this festival.

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Culture

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Durga is a central deity in Shaktism, a branch of Hinduism that focuses on the worship of goddesses. She is often depicted as riding a lion and holding weapons such as a trident, discus, and conch shell. Durga is worshipped during the Navratri festival, which is celebrated in honor of nine forms of the goddess.

How to Memorize "durga"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize Durga, imagine a powerful goddess riding a lion and holding multiple weapons.
   - Visualize Durga as a fierce warrior, ready to protect and defend.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Durga with strength and protection.
   - Think of Durga as a warrior goddess, ready to battle evil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember Durga as the 'invincible one', D-for Durga, I-Invincible.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Daring Durga Defends' to remember Durga's role as a protector.

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