Devi Mahatmya
देवीमाहात्म्यम्
A foundational Shakta text celebrating the Goddess in multiple forms.
Devi Mahatmya translation
Artistic representation · not a historical depiction
Divine · Pan-Indian
Durga
दुर्गा
Inaccessible; invincible
Sanskrit · Pan-Indian
A name of protective power celebrated across regions.
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The story behind the name
Who is behind this name?
- Character
- Durga
- Source
- Devi Mahatmya
- Role
- Form of the Goddess celebrated in the Devi Mahatmya
Durga is a major form of the Goddess. The Devi Mahatmya is among the foundational texts narrating her victories over forces of disorder.
A name of protective power celebrated across regions.
Interpretations and spellings may vary across editions, languages, regions, and living traditions.
Source trail
Where this story appears
Sanskrit · Devanagari
Editorial method
Source reviewed.
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