Goddess Durga
Capture the hearts and minds of her ecstatic devotees.
Durga, in Sanskrit means "She who is incomprehensible or difficult to reach." Goddess Durga is a form of Shakti worshiped for her gracious as well as terrifying aspect. Mother of the Universe, she represents the infinite power of the universe and is a symbol of a female dynamism. The manifestation of Goddess Durga is said to emerge from Her formless essence and the two are inseparable.
She is also called by many other names, such as Parvati, Ambika, and Kali. In the form of Parvati, She is known as the divine spouse of Lord Shiva and is the mother of Her two sons, Ganesha and Karttikeya, and daughter Jyoti. Destroyer of demons, she is worshiped during an annual festival called Durga puja, especially popular among Bengalis.
Goddess Durga exists eternally, always abiding in her own sweet nature and inhabits the hearts and minds of her ecstatic devotees. As Shakti power, she shapes, nurtures, and dissolves names and forms, while as subtle spiritual energy called Kundalini, She lights the lotuses fo the seven centres of awareness in the sacred human body. Goddess Durga killed the powerful demon Mahish and all his great commanders. When demonic forces create imbalance all god unite becoming one divine force called Shakti or Durga.
There are endless aspects of Durga described in the Puranas and Agamas and the iconography is consequently very varied. She is usually pictured as having ten arms holding Sword, Conch, Discus, Rosary, Bell, Winecup, Shielf, Bow, Arrow, and Spear. She is most often shown riding a lion from which comes Her august name, Simhavahini, "She who stands astride the king of beasts". She is gorgeously dressed in royal red cloth and has several ornaments decorating Her personage. Her hair is dressed up in a crown (karandamukuta) which then flows out in long luxuriant tresses that are darkly luminous and soothing to the eye. The various tools reflects the eminent supremacy that helps in controling the universe and obey Her will.
Devi is the great goddess of the Hindus,the consort of Shiva and she is worshiped in various forms corresponding to her two aspects: benevolence and fierceness. She is Uma, "light"; Gauri, "yellow or brilliant"; Parvati, "the mountaineer"; and Jagatmata, "the-mother-of-the-world" in her milder guise. The terrible emanations are Durga "the inaccessible"; Kali, "the black"; Chandi, "the fierce"; and Bhairavi, "the terrible."
Navratri, the festival of nights, lasts for 9 days with three days each devoted to worship of Ma Durga, the Goddess of Valor, Ma Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Ma Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge. During the nine days of Navratri, feasting and fasting take precedence over all normal daily activities amongst the Hindus. Evenings give rise to the religious dances in order to worhip Goddess Durga Maa.
As the ten-armed Goddess, Goddess Durga presents a radiantly beautiful form that is bewitching to behold. That special form is somehow simultaneously wrathful and benign and transmits profound spiritual teachings in an exacting manner. The nine-day period from the new moon day to the ninth day of Ashvina is considered the most auspicious time of the Hindu Calendar and is hence the most celebrated time of the year as Durga Puja. The nine different forms of Devi are worshiped over the nine days.
Devotees of Goddess Durga observe fast on the occasion of nine-day-long Durga Puja celebrations every year with full faith and sincerity. The purpose of observing fast is to propitiate Durga Ma and seek her divine blessings. Having been religiously carried out since ages during the festival of Navratri or Durga Puja, the fast has become an intrinsic part of the festival. 
Hindus have high regards for Goddess Durga whom they look upon as Ma or Mother of all. Fast to them is a denial of the physical needs of the body and a means to attain spiritual gains besides blessings of the Mother Goddess. Hindus sincerely believe that fasting helps in establishing a harmonious coordination between body and soul. Besides, fasting is also considered to be good for the body. It helps to keep body healthy by giving digestive organs some rest and cleansing the body of toxic materials. 
Durga Puja is identified by different regional names throughout India. This diversity across various states bind the people in a unique way. Durga Puja is one of the most important religious festival of Hindus, celebrating the return of the goddess to her natal home. But, this great Hindu festival is recounted and celebrated slightly differently in various regions taking on different forms and names. The festival of Durga Puja is characterized by a variety of prayers and rituals. The name of the Durga puja vary from locale to locale as common for most of the Hindu festivals.
Shri Durga Stuti
Miti Ka Tan Huaa Pavitra, Ganga Ke Asnan Se Ant Karan Ho Jaye Pavitra, Jagadambe Ke Dhyan Se Sarve Mangal Mangalye, Shive Sarvarth Sadhike Sharanye Trambake Gauri, Narayani Namo Stute Shakti Shakti Do Mujhe, Karoon Tumhara Dhyan Path Nirvignya Ho Tera, Mera Ho Kalyan Hridya Sinhasan Par Aa, Betho Meri Maa Suno Vinay Mam Din Ki, Jag Janani Vardan Sundar Deepak Ghee Bhara, Karoon Aaj Tayaar Gyan Ujala Maa Karo, Metto Moh Andhkaar Chandra Surya Ki Roshni, Chamke Chaman Akhand Sab Mein Vyapak Tej Hai, Jwala Ka Prachand Jwala Jag Janani Meri, Raksha Karo Humesh Dur Karo Maa Ambike, Mere Sabhi Kalesh Shradha Aur Vishwas Se, Teri Jyot Jalaoon Tera Hi Hai Aashra, Tere Hi Gun Gaoon Teri Adhabhut Gaat Ko, Padhoon Mein Nischay Dhar Sakshat Darshan Karoon, Tere Jagat Aadhar Man Chanchal Se Baat Ke, Samay Jo Aogun Hoye Dati Apni Daya Se, Dhyan Na Dena Koye Main Anjan Malin Man, Na Jano Koi Rit At Pat Vani Ko Hi Maa, Samjho Meri Prit Chaman Ke Aogun Bahot Hai, Karna Nahi Dhyan Sinhvahini Maa Ambike, Karo Mera Kalyan Dhanya Dhanya Maa Ambike, Shakti Shiva Vishal Angh Angh Mein Rum Rahi, Dati Din Dayal
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