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For other uses of "Durga", see Durga (disambiguation). Durga Goddess of War Victory of Good over Evil The Invincible One Fierce form of Mother Goddess Durga Mahishasura-mardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Bengali দুর্গা মা Affiliation Devi, Adi-Parashakti, Shakti Parvati, Chandika, Kali, Tripura Sundari, Sati Weapon Chakra (discus), Shankha (conch shell), Trishula (Trident), Gada (mace), Bow and Arrow, Scimitar and Shield, Ghanta (bell) Mount Tiger or Lion [1] [2] Festivals Durga Puja, Durga Ashtami, Navratri, Dussehra, Vijayadashami Personal information Consort Shiva Children Ganesha and Kartikeya Durga , also identified as Adi Parashakti, Devī, Shakti, Bhavani, Parvati, Amba and by numerous other names, is a principal and popular form of Hindu goddess. [3] [4] [5] She is the warrior goddess, whose mythology centers around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity and dharma of the good. [4] [6] She is the fierce form of the protective mother ...