How is Durga Worshipped?

Durga is worshipped in Hindu temples across India and Nepal by Shakta Hindus. Her temples, worship and festivals are particularly popular in eastern and northeastern parts of Indian subcontinent during Durga puja, Dashain and Navaratri.

Is Durga a good goddess?

In Hinduism, the goddess Durga, also known as Shakti or Devi, is the protective mother of the universe. She is one of the faith’s most popular deities, a protector of all that is good and harmonious in the world. Sitting astride a lion or tiger, the multi-limbed Durga battles the forces of evil in the world.

Can Maa Durga give moksha?

The answer is yes. There is a line in durga saptshati that says when someone calls goddess durga “Jagdambe” with pure heart and mind, she quickly solves all your problems and destroy one’s sins. So yes she does have ability to give moksha. Nobody can ‘give’ moksha (liberation/salvation).

Is Goddess Durga a myth?

According to legend, Durga was created for the slaying of the buffalo demon Mahishasura by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the lesser gods, who were otherwise powerless to overcome him. Embodying their collective energy (shakti), she is both derivative from the male divinities and the true source of their inner power.

Is Goddess Durga married?

She DONT have a husband. She is Nitya Kanya – Eternal Virgin . She is Adi Parasakthi , who is Nirguna – without form, took a particular form to destroy demon Mahishasura. Durga is the combined power of all God’s and Goddesses .

Can Lord Shiva give liberation?

Yes, one can achieve liberation or Moksha by worshipping Shiva just as one can do so by worshipping any other God.

Why do Bengalis worship all the Five Gods of Durga together?

Along with the Goddess Durga the Goddess Laksmi and Saraswati are also worshipped in Bengal. The Bengalis also worship Lord Ganesha and Kartik on a daily basis. This is exactly why all these five idols are seen together in Durga puja. The Durga puja done in Bengal is a little different from the one done in the north India.

How Goddess Durga will help in Navratri 2015?

It is said that Goddess Durga can help to deal with the problem of Rahu and Ketu in our lives apart from blessing us with divine energy in all aspects of life. This year i.e. 2015 Navratri starts on 13 October till 22nd October.

How to do the goddess Durga Puja?

In the evening of the day when you do the Goddess Durga puja you must ensure that you also do a Chandi path. This is reading of books and stories of Goddess Durga. In this you are required to recite the mantra of the Goddess Durga.

Can I use an idol instead of a picture of Durga?

You can use both idol as well as the picture of Goddess Durga. The first point you must keep in mind is that you must also worship Lord Ganesha. He has been blessed to be the first Deity that must be worshipped in Hinduism.