6" South Indian Goddess Durga - Mariamman In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

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Name: 6" South Indian Goddess Durga - Mariamman In Brass | Handmade | Made In India
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XJ70
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	XJ70
	Brass Statue
	Height: 6 inch
	Width: 4 inch
	Depth: 2.7 inch
	Weight 800 gm

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Worship of the feminine force of nature has been a long-drawn tradition in Hinduism. Every sect of Hindu people worships at least one feminine deity with all their love and devotion.

Often these are the same deities with just different names. Devi Mariamman is a goddess primarily worshipped in southern India. She is often equated with the north Indian goddesses such as Durga and Parvati.

It is believed that the worship of Devi Mariamman dates back to the pre-Vedic period. She is mostly revered by the village people who seek her blessings for their protection and fertility.

In Tamil, 'Mari' means water, and 'Amman' means mother. She is the mother of rain, hence the presiding deity of prosperity and wellbeing. She is also worshipped for the cure of heat-based diseases such as chickenpox and rashes.

This brass statue beautifully portrays the guardian aspect of the deity showing her in full vigour yet enchanting calm. Drawn along with the south Indian spirit, the craftsmanship of the statue brings out the beauty and brilliance of ancient art. The ten handed Devi is sitting with her left leg folded while her right leg is loosely held in the air. She is holding various weapons and a skull in her hand further solidifying her image as a protector deity.

Dressed in bare clothes, the Devi also sports minimal jewellery. The most striking feature of the statue is the vibrant face of the Devi. Instead of all the turmoil, the face appears absolutely serene, devoid of any ripples, immersed in something beyond the realm of time. Devi Mariamman is not just another goddess in the long list of Indian deities. She is the very heart and soul of her ardent devotees. Along with being a manifestation of the essence of Devi, this statue is also an exemplary work of art, a kind every artist aspires to express

The Fierce and Powerful Goddess Durga: Discovering the Symbolism and Significance

Goddess Durga is a revered deity in Hinduism and she is worshiped by many people in the eastern part of India and also in other countries such as Nepal and Bangladesh. She is considered the mother of this material world who takes care of the conditioned souls trapped in the material existence. She protects them from the demons who threaten peace and establishes Dharma. In the Shakta tradition or Shaktism (those who believe that feminine energy is supreme), Mother Durga has been given the highest position. She is often considered the expansion of Mother Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva who is the destroyer of the material world. The Vaishnavas consider Mother Durga as the external energy of the Supreme Lord Krishna or Vishnu. She takes charge of the material world and reforms those souls who do not abide by the rules of the Supreme Lord.

Mother Durga is often depicted as a young and beautiful woman, wearing a saree, and sitting on a tiger or lion. She has multiple arms (usually ten arms) that hold different items and weapons that express her martial skills. She tramples down the demon Mahishasura, with her trident, representing the subduer of vices.

What does Durga symbolize?

Being the powerful assistant of the Supreme Lord, Mother Durga tests our dedication to the Lord. She represents the material nature and like a loving mother, she gives a clarion call to all forgetful souls to turn their faces towards Lord Krishna, who is the only well-wisher of all living entities. The depiction of her violently killing the demon Mahishasura with her trident shows her extraordinary prowess. Mahishasura represents our demoniac mentality that wants to enjoy separately from the Supreme Lord, forgetting our eternal relationship with Him. Goddess Durga killing the demon symbolizes the victory of good over evil or wisdom over ignorance.

Where are Durga statues made in Kolkata?

The worship of Goddess Durga is prominent in festivals such as Durga Puja, Durga Ashtami, Navaratri, etc. On those days, people gather at a place and a big idol or deity of Goddess Durga is worshiped with faith and devotion. These idols of the Goddess are made in a place called Kumortuli, located near Kolkata, West Bengal. This city is renowned for its beautiful clay sculptures made by local manufacturers.

Can we keep Durga idol at home?

You can keep a Durga deity at your home if you want to attract her mercy into your life. Goddess Durga is very merciful toward her devotees and when pleased, she bestows them with both material and spiritual benefits. Those who approach and worship Goddess Durga with material desires in their hearts, she fulfills them. But if a person genuinely approaches her and prays to her to reveal about the Absolute Truth and the real goal of human life to them, being the superintendent of the Supreme Lord Vishnu, she blesses them with the light of knowledge about the Lord and inspires them to walk the path of devotion to Lord Vishnu.