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Durga

Warrior goddess of Hinduism

EntityDevi war deity form of ParvatiQ382973

Also known as Devi · Shakti · Bhagwati · Laxmi · Devamata · Narayani

Instance of: Devi
, war deity
, form of Parvati

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Durga is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is widely worshipped by the followers of the goddess-centric sect, Shaktism, regarded as the principal aspect of Mahadevi, the Ultimate Reality in this sect. Durga has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism.

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Sex or gender: female
Worshipped by: Hinduism
Shaivism
Tantra
Different from: Q12928200
Child: Ashokasundari
Name in native language: दुर्गा ipa transcription: ˈd̪uɾ.ɡɑː
IPA transcription: d̪uɾ.ɡɑː language: Vedic Sanskrit

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