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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Durga \Dur"ga\, n. (Myth.) Same as Doorga.
Wikipedia
Durga ( 'invincible', Hindustani pronunciation: ) is the principal form of the Mother Goddess in Hinduism. There are many incarnations of Goddess Durga: Kali, Bhagvati, Bhavani, Ambika, Lalita, Gauri, Kandalini, Java, Rajeswari, and has nine appellations: Skandamata, Kushmanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri, Brahmacharini, Maha Gauri, Katyayani, Chandraghanta and Siddhidatri. A list of 108 names that is used to describe her is very popularly in use by Hindus and is called Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Goddess Durga. She is known by a variety of names: including Amba, Ambika, Jagadamba, Parvathi, Shakti, Adishakti, Adi Parashakti and Devi. According to Shaktism, Adi Para Shakti—the Goddess, Devi—is the Supreme Being and the believers regard Durga as the root cause of creation, sustenance and annihilation. She is pure energy (referred to as " Shakti" in Sanskrit and Hindu religious context). Being innately formless (known as Adi Parashakti), she manifests herself within the gods and demi-gods so that she may fulfill the tasks of the universe via them. At times of distress, such as when Mahishasura terrorised the universe, she manifests herself in divine form to protect the world. Hence, Durga is also known as Mahishasura Mardini ( Bengali: মহিষাসুরমর্দ্দিনী, The Annihilator of Mahishasur).
Durga is a raga in Hindustani Classical music. It is called Shuddha Saveri in the south.
Durga is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko . The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Manavalan Joseph and Boban Kunchacko in lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.
Durga may refer to:
- Durga, a Hindu Goddess
- durga, the Sanskrit word meaning inaccessible place or fort
- Durgavati Devi (Durga Bhabhi), an Indian Revolutionary and Member of HSRA
- Durga (raga), a raga in Hindustani Classical music
- Durga the Hutt, a Hutt and the successor of Aruk as head of the Besadii kajidic
- Durgaa, 1985 Hindi film, starring Rajesh Khanna
- Durga (1974 film), a Malayalam film
- Durga (2002 film), a Hindi film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy with Priyanka Upendra and Sayaji Shinde
- Durga (2014 film)
Dhurga is a 2002 Hindi film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy with Priyanka Upendra and Sayaji Shinde in prominent roles. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Soori.
Durga is a 2014 Telugu Action film directed by Srinivasa Reddy. Produced by C. Kalyan, Varun Kumar and Swetha Lana on Sri Subha Swetha films banner, the film stars Naga Chaitanya and Hansika Motwani in the lead roles. S. Thaman composed the Music and Background score for this film while Vijay C. Kumar handled the Cinematography. The film was officially launched in Hyderabad on 6 February 2014.
Usage examples of "durga".
This planet-crushing power will be in the ruthless hands of Durga the Hutt--a creature without conscience or mercy.
A magnificent machine, Durga thought as he saw the hulk--a giant cargo container with a front end of moving mechanical mouthparts and turbolaser turrets to blast asteroids to rubble.
He usually remembered to take care of personal hygiene before he appeared in front of Durga, but the insistent Gamorrean guard hadn't given him a chance to collect his thoughts.
He had no wish to be executed again--that had happened enough times already--though he was convinced Durga the Hutt could never be a match for Palpatine's cruelty.
But Durga moved forward through the plodding efforts of a team of Gamorrean slaves lashed to the floating platform by red velvet bonds.
The Taurill continued their relentless poking and prodding and investigating, but Leia fixed her gaze on Durga the Hutt.
Now only Durga knew what the cute, furry creatures were actually capable of.
Leia wondered aloud, "why didn't Durga simply use the musical tones at the very beginning?
I cannot find any trace of them before the day that horrid Durga the Hutt came to visit and all chaos broke loose.
I hardly think Lord Durga would want to risk such a galaxy-spanning diplomatic incident.
I welcome you in the name of His Great Obesity, the Lord Durga, who is unfortunately unable to be with us at the moment.
Lord Durga insists that all his entourage learn the language so that we might better work with the New Republic.
This makes me feel even more downtrodden--which keeps Durga happy, and therefore, I am content.
He hoped Durga couldn't see the sudden film of cold sweat that sprang out on his skin.
They had to find out the real story of the Hutt secret weapon--not the diplomatic lie Durga would likely tell Leia.