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| Goddess Durga Tapestry sold at Satin Crystals |
Goddess Durga represents the power of
the Supreme Being that preserves moral order and righteousness
in the creation. The Sanskrit word Durga means a fort or a place
that is protected and thus difficult to reach. Durga, also called
Divine Mother, protects mankind from evil and misery by
destroying evil forces such as selfishness, jealousy, prejudice,
hatred, anger, and ego.
The worship of
Goddess Durga is very popular among Hindus. She is also called
by many other names, such as Parvati, Ambika, and Kali In
the form of Parvati, She is known as the divine spouse of Lord
Shiva and is the mother of Her two sons, Ganesha and Karttikeya,
and daughter Jyoti. There are many temples dedicated to Durga's
worship in India.
In Her images,
Goddess Durga is shown in a female form, wearing red clothes.
She has eighteen arms, carrying many objects in Her hands.
The red color symbolizes action and the red clothes signify that
She is always busy destroying evil and protecting mankind from
pain and suffering caused by evil forces.
You can also find the durga tapestry in the "goddess of the world" showcase on Bonanza:
