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One of the most significant religious festivals in the Hindu religion, Durga Puja, attracts devoted worshipers of the goddess every year. Durga Puja 2023 Date is from 14 October 2023 to October 24, 2023, Durga Puja will be celebrated with great excitement. In states like Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar, Tripura, and Jharkhand, Durga Puja is joyfully observed. In Bengal, the five-day holiday is celebrated as Vijayadashami, Maha Navami, Maha Ashtami, and Shashthi.
The Durga Puja festival honors Goddess Durga’s victory over the demonic Mahishasura. On the tenth day, also known as Vijayadashami, it is said that Goddess Durga defeated him after a nine-day battle. The culmination of Durga Puja is marked by the celebration of Dussehra on this day.
Here it can be seen an unknown artist has built a beautiful statue of Ma Durga waiting to be finished!
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Did you know that in Hindu mythology there is a strong, beautiful warrior goddess, who rides a tiger or lion? She is none other than Durga, the invincible. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva created Goddess Durga, as an avatar of Ma Shakti using their energies, to save devalok, where the Gods resided and living beings on earth from demon Mahishasura, as neither of the three could vanquish the demon. Goddess Durga, with weapons provided to her by the three Gods took over the task of vanquishing Mahishasura.She came to earth to kill the demon Mahishasura. After a long and hard battle, she killed Mahishasura and restored the heaven, devalok to the Gods, which was previously acquired by him.
Worship of Durga
Ma Durga as she is fondly called, is invoked for protection from the powers of evil. The triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura symbolizes the victory of good over the evil. Durga Puja is observed for her victory. Ma Durga has been worshiped from about 400 A.D or probably earlier than that, to the present time. The day of victory is celebrated as Vijayadashami or Dussehra.
Navaratri
The actual period of the worship however may be on the preceding nine days, Navaratri followed by the last day called Vijayadashami in North India or five days in Bengal. Nine aspects of Durga known as Navadurga are worshipped, one by one during the nine-day festival. In South India especially Andhra Pradesh, Navaratri is also celebrated and the goddess is dressed each day as a different devi meaning goddess.
The word devi in Sanskrit means divine or a shining presence. The nine manifestations of Durga worshipped during Navaratri in the month of Ashwin of the Hindu calendar are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Skandamata, Katyayani,Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidaatri.
The Garba
Durga is associated with two mountain ranges, the Himalayas in the north and the VIndhyas in central India. In Mysore, which originated from Mahishasooru in Karnataka, she is worshiped as Chamundeshwari, the patron goddess of the city during Dussehra. In Gujarat it is celebrated as the last day of Navaratri, during which the Garba dance is performed to celebrate the victory of Durga as ‘Mahishasura-mardini’.
Durga puja
‘Durga Puja’ is celebrated in Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tripura, Assam and Bangladesh. The Goddess is worshipped as Mother Durga or Ma Durga, the Mother Goddess being the symbol of all the true qualities which define the Supreme Being. Durga is the representation of infinite power and purity, which resides within every being.The Devi Mahatmya or Devi Mahatmyam is a Hindu philosophical text describing the Goddess as the supreme power and creator of the universe. It is part of the Markandeya Purana. It is recited during Navratri celebrations, the Durga Puja festival,and in Durga temples across India. UNESCO has accorded the Intangible Cultural Heritage tag to Durga Puja on 15th December, 2021.
Durga in Art
Durga images can be seen carved on many ancient Indian temples and caves and is seen in murals as well. Durga images began to be available in miniature painting from 16th century to the 20th century. Durga worship is found all over India, more so in Eastern India. especially Bengal. Statues of Durga have been carved out of clay, stone and bronze and painted as patachitra in Odisha and Bengal. Painting styles in Rajasthani and Pahari have depicted the Goddess in its various schools.
The Salar Jung Museum Collection
The museum has an interesting repertoire of Goddess Durga representations. From bronze and stone statues to manuscript paintings of the Devi Mahatmya, the collection is impressive. There are in bronze folk Durga expressions too.The artefacts show her in battle mode and in her peaceful image as well.
Let us discover some of the collection of the powerful and feisty Goddess Durga at the Salar Jung Museum!
Durga with many Gods standing around her
Painting depicts multi armed Goddess Durga riding on tiger with many Gods standing around her with folded hands. Five angelic figures showering flowers over her. Geometrical designs on yellow band around, from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Mahishahsura-mardini
Goddess Durga as Mahishasura-mardini with eight arms holding weapons, killing a buffalo demon at her feet, figure is on a rectangular base, from South India, dated to the 18th century.
Durga as Mahishasura-mardini
Goddess Durga as Mahishasura mardini killing Mahishasura. Three temples seen in middle of rocks and an orange coloured flag on the shikhara is on the middle main shrine, painting from Jodhpur, dated to circa 1800.
Mahishasura-mardini
Bronze statuette of Mahishasura-mardini with four arms, holding sword, trident and mace, resting her left foot on an animal at left. Elongated cut out hole at back, from South India, dated to 20th century.
Battle between Durga and demons
Painting showing a battle between Goddess Durga and demons in which Durga is riding on lion carrying various weapons in her many arms accompanied by her four followers attacking the demons who are armed, elephant and horses seen falling down, from Guler, dated to the late 18th century.
Eight-handed Devi
Bronze figure of eight-handed Devi Mariamman with the seven hooded serpent, who is affiliated to Goddess Durga, bronze, from India, dated to the 19th century.
Durga in an illustrated manuscript
Goddess Durga, illustrated manuscript, painting showing Durga devi - a few verses in Devanagari also seen, dated to circa 1650.
Figure of Goddess Durga
Probably a bronze figure of Goddess Durga dancing. Her legs are on a prostrate figure. Ganesh on the right side. Hands carry the symbols, a halo around the figure. A snake on the right side of the halo, from South India, dated to the 14th century.
Goddess Durga in combat with demons
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga riding on a tiger's back and horned demons Shumbha and Nishumbha with mace and shield in attacking position depicted in two registers, the demon below has moustaches. Geometrical designs on yellow band around, folio from a Devi Mahatmaya, from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Goddess Durga
Goddess Durga riding on a lion fighting with two demons, figure is on a wooden base, made in ivory, dated to the 20th century.
Goddess Durga seated on a throne
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga seated on a throne with human and animal figures on her lap. Eight maids standing on either side with chatter and fly-whisks. Angelic figures showering flowers over her, from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Goddess Durga in combat with demon
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga riding on tiger shooting arrows at demon Nishumbha. Geometrical designs around the painting, folio from a Devi Mahatmya from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Standing 'Asthabhuja Durga'
Goddess Durga with several weapons and attributes like sword, spear, sickle, shankha,shield and bow. Her hands bears several bangles. Her front right hand is shown in varadahasta or posture of granting wishes. A lady probably a bhakta or devotee is seen seated on left. Stone sculpture from West Bengal, Pala dynasty, dated to the 13th century.
Durga riding on tiger shooting arrows
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga riding on tiger shooting arrows. The arrows already shot have pierced the arms and shield of the demon who is holding a sword in his right hand. Two attendants with fly-whisks on either side of Durga. Geometrical designs around the painting, folio from a Devi Mahatmya from Jaipur, dated to the 19th century.
Folk figure of Goddess Durga
Folk bronze figure of Durga holding a lotus in her left hand and weapons in her other hand, from Central India, dated to the16th century.
Durga riding on tiger armed with weapons
Painting depicts multi-armed Goddess Durga riding on tiger, armed with sword, mace, spear, arrow, trident and holding the head of a vanquished demon by its long hair tassel, from Deccan, dated to the late 19th century.
Durga killing a demon
Illustrated palm leaf is containing ten leaves depicting Goddess Durga killing a demon, patachitra from Odisha, dated to the 18th century.
Mahishasura-mardini
Bronze figure of Mahishasura-mardini on four-legged rectangular base, from South India, dated to the 19th century.
Credits: Story
Text and Curation : Soma Ghosh
Photography : M. Krishnamurthy and Bahadur Ali
Research Assistance : Dinesh Singh and E. Rajesh
Special Thanks to Dr. A. Nagender Reddy, Director, Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, India.
References -
1. Pal, Pratapaditya, ed./Goddess Durga - The Power and The Glory, Mumbai: Marg
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2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga (accessed on 23.06.2022)
3. festivals.iloveindia.com/durga-puja/origin-durga-puja.html (accessed on 23.06.2022)
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Going Down to Kullu Dussehra, Najan nala, Garsa valley, Himachal Pradesh, India 2024
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From the Serie : the world of Kalu .carrying the devta, beating the drum
Going Down to Dussehra in Kullu
Garsa valley, Himachal Pradesh, India 2024
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The Dubare Elephant Camp is located on the banks of River Cauvery in Coorg district, in the southern state of Karnataka. In this area elephants used to be trained for the Mysore Dussehra festival, but now they are used for jungle rides. These elephants are trained under naturalists and tourists can observe these majestic animals from quite close.
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Vijayadashmi is also popularly known as Dussehra Festival in India and it is celebrated in the month of october every year with a great joy. Vijayadashmi Festival celebration shows that A good wins every time and evil lost. the name Dussehra is having the mean in it’s word Dussehra - “The Tenth Day”. vijayadashmi is the day when Rama killed Ravana.
During the dussehra celebration the ‘Ramleela’ play is a must thing for devotees and people. ramleela is a play which shows us the complete story of lord ram and sita. Bhajans, songs, music and diffrent cultural programmes are also a part of vijayadashmi festival at diffrent places of India. this is the victory of good over evil, and it shows peace and love. On the day of Dussehra, big size effigies of ravana stuffed with fireworks are raised at big mela ground in diffrent cities. Ramlila performer who plays role of ram (sets fire to them). this is popularly known as ‘Ravan Dahan’.
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A night filled with the voice of thousands, hot scorching fire clashing with the cool crashing waves, the screams echoing into the night, dancing to the rhythm of drums, embers scattered everywhere, ash covering anything and everything it touches, the smell of smoke and sweat pervading the night air, the energy and the excitement.
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A night filled with the voice of thousands, hot scorching fire clashing with the cool crashing waves, the screams echoing into the night, dancing to the rhythm of drums, embers scattered everywhere, ash covering anything and everything it touches, the smell of smoke and sweat pervading the night air, the energy and the excitement.
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Kulasai Dasara is a unique and vibrant festival celebrated in Kulasekarapattinam Tamil Nadu. The Devotees dress up as gods goddesses and mythological characters. The festival is held at the Arulmigu Mutharamman Devi Temple in Kulasekarapattinam.
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This was a powder art done by our students (Students of Amrita University known as Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) during dussehra/navarathri. Shortly after this, those talented students formed Kalakriti, the first Art Club of this University.
I came to know about this art work only 4-5 after it has been done and by the time some small organisms has crawled through it, damaging the beauty.
I was busy with students of Vacation Class and thus could not come to flickr from 18/19 of Dec.
Best Wishes for all my friends here for a Prosperous and Peaceful year 2017!
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A night filled with the voice of thousands, hot scorching fire clashing with the cool crashing waves, the screams echoing into the night, dancing to the rhythm of drums, embers scattered everywhere, ash covering anything and everything it touches, the smell of smoke and sweat pervading the night air, the energy and the excitement.
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Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a gazetted holiday in India, which is marked on the 10th day of the bright half ( Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin ( Ashwayuja ), according to the Hindu calendar. Is Dussehra a Public Holiday? Dussehra is a public holiday.
It is celebrated at the end of Navratri, on account of which the date changes every year. Under the Hindu calendar’s month of Kartik, this festival will be observed on the 10th day of this month. Dussehra is primarily the celebration of victory of Hindu God Rama over demon Ravana, the king of Lanka.
Happy Vijayadashami to all my friends and their families
Vijayadashami ( Dussehra) is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year. It is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin or Kartik, the sixth and seventh month of the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar respectively, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October.