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Why goddess Durga is worshipped?
Devi Durga is worshipped in Navratri because it’s believed she had killed the monster Mahishasura after ten days and a night war. Although, as per the mythology, she has ten arms with different weapons, people warship Durga to relieve the monster Mahisasura.Goddess Durga is worshipped for the whole five days of this festival. The trust is by worshipping Devi Durga maa for happiness, prosperity, destruction of darkness, and removing bad power. The Navaratri is celebrated on the night of Navami.
How was goddess Durga created?
As per the mythology, Maa Durga was born to defeat the evil demon Mahishasur. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva created the goddess Durga with ten arms. It’s believed that Goddess
Durga emerged from the Ganga river and was given a physical form by all the gods. The male divinities derived goddess Durga using the source of their inner power, and she is the embodiment of collective energy. Maa Durga is the daughter of Himalaya and Mena, who married Lord Shiva.
Why is Goddess Durga worshipped in Autumn?
Durga puja is a festival celebrated in autumn, and the celebration takes place in October, according to the lunar calendar. According to the legends, Lord Ram took the blessing of goddess Durga in autumn before defeating Ravana, and he was going to offer her 108 lotus flowers.
To test his devotion, goddess Durga hid one flower. When Lord Ram couldn’t find that flower, he was ready to sacrifice his eyes. The goddess Durga appeared before him, satisfied by his devotion, and blessed him. We know this legend as Akal Bodhan.[img]Durga-buffalo-demon-India-Rajasthan-Los-Angeles

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