Durga

Deities

Hindu warrior goddess created by male gods to defeat demon Mahishasura who couldn't be killed by man. Rides tiger, wields weapons from all gods. Protector of cosmos, destroyer of demons. Fierce mother energy—protective, powerful, unstoppable. Represents that feminine power can be warrior, that mothers protect fiercely.

Tradition · Hindu

A note on this entry

Durga is most commonly depicted on a lion (simha), above all in the Bengali Durga Puja image; the tiger (Vyaghravahini) is a regional variant. Both appear in the animals list.

Correspondences

Planetary Correspondence: Mars
Elemental Correspondence: Fire
Zodiac Affinity: Aries Leo

Offerings

Offerings: Red flowersIncenseFoodActs of protectionDefending the vulnerableFierce love in action

Sacred timing

Sacred Timing: Days
Tuesday Sunday
Moon phases
Waxing Gibbous Full Moon
Sabbats
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Hours
Sun hoursMars hours

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names: The InvincibleDemon SlayerMother Goddess
Gender Expression: Feminine
Titles: The InvincibleDemon SlayerThe InaccessibleProtector of CosmosMother Goddess Warrior
Symbols: TigerWeapons in multiple handsTrident

Practice

Invocation Approach: Tone
Devotional reverence for warrior mother
Address
Ma DurgaMotherInvincible One
Relationship
Fierce mother protector
Warning
Demands you fight for what is right
Resonance
Fierce protectors warrior mothers
Modern Practice: Patron of protectors, warriors, fierce mothers. Invoked for protection work, fighting injustice, fierce love. Teaches that protection is sacred, that feminine includes warrior, that mothers can be unstoppable force.

Nature and meaning

Domain: ProtectionWarMotherhoodDemon slayingCosmic protectionFierce feminine powerRiding tiger
Mythology Summary: Hindu warrior goddess created by male gods to defeat demon Mahishasura who couldn't be killed by man. Rides tiger, wields weapons from all gods. Protector of cosmos, destroyer of demons. Fierce mother energy—protective, powerful, unstoppable. Represents that feminine power can be warrior, that mothers protect fiercely.
Related Deities: Kali The Morrigan Sekhmet Shiva Shakti Lakshmi Kartikeya Ganesh

Details

Secondary Planets: Sun Moon
Correspondences: Colors
RedYellowGold
Stones
Ruby Garnet Carnelian Tiger Eye
Herbs
Marigold Red Hibiscus Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Scents
SandalwoodJasmineRose
Metals
GoldCopper
Animals
TigerLion
Tarot
Strength The Chariot The Empress

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