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Durga

Pronunciation: /ˈdʊəgə/

Hinduism
Definition of Durga
  • a fierce goddess, wife of Shiva, often identified with Kali. She is usually depicted riding a tiger or lion and slaying the buffalo demon, and with eight or ten arms.

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