Durga Statues: Rupas of the Invincible Hindu Goddess
These statues depict the Goddess Durga, who is the warrior spirit of the Divine Mother in Hinduism. She embodies the Feminine Creative energy, and is thus known as Shakti. Durga is a fearsome goddess, and she is most famously known for destroying the demon Mahishasur (known as one of the Asuras, or demigods).
Our statues are made in India, Nepal and Thailand, and are appropriate for any Durga altar or any area where you would normally keep a religious statue.
Materials Used in these Durga Statues
These rupas (the traditional word for statues) are made from a combination of Brass, Bronze, and Copper. These metals are all quite similar to one another, and are somewhat soft, so they are very appropriate for use in statues. Plus, they are easy to care for, and they hold their patinas (applied cosmetic finishes) quite well.
Scroll down to the bottom of this page for more information about Maha Durga.
Durga is considered to be one aspect of the Goddess Parvati, who is herself a consort of the God Shiva. But while Parvati is serene and pious to an extreme, Durga is the fierce warrior form. She is infinitely patient and she is without fear.
According to legend, both heaven and earth had been terrorized by the demon Mahishasur, who "could be killed neither by man nor by beast." Hence, a female deity was needed to overcome the demon. The gods got together and prayed to the great Mother Goddess, Devi, for deliverance. Out of her compassion, Durga was created, and she took the weapons of other gods as her own, including the Trident from Shiva, the Chakra (discus) from Vishnu, and various swords and arrows.
Durga, like other Hindu Gods and goddesses, has a vehicle, also known as a mount, which is an animal or being upon which she travels. Durga's vehicle is 'Dawon,' which can be depicted as either a Lion, or as a Tiger. She is often shown with several pairs of arms, but she can also be depicted as having just one pair of arms as well.
Some brief facts about this goddess
Her name is often translated as "The Incomprehensible One"
She is an extremely beautiful goddess and is not afraid to use her beauty as a weapon
The Durga Puja is a festival dedicated to her
There are many temples all throughout India dedicated to her, as well as a temple not too far from my home in Bangkok, Thailand
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