If you’ve watched the hit Netflix show “Never Have I Ever,” you’re already familiar with the avenging goddess of Hindu mythology, Durga. The show’s lead Indian American character, Devi Vishwakumar, ...

When the sound of “Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu” or “Om Dum Durgaye Namah” fills temples and homes during Navratri, devotees feel an instant surge of energy. Chanting the names of Goddess Durga is not just ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Leaning on his 10-armed creation, Govind Nath is ready to breathe life into the Hindu goddess Durga, a beloved deity who will be revered by tens of thousands of worshippers during the ...

Women smear vermillion and dance on the streets as large idols of Goddess Durga are taken on a street procession before immersing them into the Ganges river in India's Kolkata. Durga Puja is a 10-day ...

The scent of marigolds hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the rhythmic clash of cymbals and the murmur of crowds waiting for a glimpse of the goddess. With the festive season returning and the air ...

Durga Puja is almost here. On the sixth day of Navratri, goddess Durga devotees bring her home in a grand ceremony, celebrating her arrival with puja ceremonies and prasad distribution. (Image source: ...

Her name Chandraghanta comes from the crescent moon worn by her on the head. This is a terrible aspect of Goddess Shakti and is roaring in anger. This form of Durga is completely different from ...

Purana Durga Bari is a temple situated in Varanasi that is devoted to the goddess Durga, also known as the great mother goddess, who is worshiped all over India. The temple is visited by pilgrims from ...

Hinduism describes numerous scriptures, among which the science of dreams (Swapna Shastra) holds special significance. It is believed that dreams seen during sleep are not mere figments of imagination ...