In Hinduism, Durga symbolizes the protective mother goddess, the embodiment of power, strength, and the triumph of good over evil. She represents divine femininity, fierce compassion, and the empowerment to overcome obstacles and adversaries.

Themes: protection, strength, triumph, femininity, empowerment

More in: 'Devi: Goddesses of India' edited by John Stratton Hawley and Donna Marie Wulff; Various Hindu texts.