Goddess Durga, in her formidable guise, embodies the essence of Devi, the divine feminine force symbolizing Universal energy or shakti. According to the sacred scripture Devi Bhagavata, the cosmos itself is but a manifestation of her boundless power. The veneration of Durga traces its roots back over 4,000 years in India, where devotees revere her as the epitome of strength, courage, and protection.
