Durga
//ˈdʊɹ.ɡə// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A powerful Indian female deity.
"‘He was running riot in the heavens, none of the male gods could kill him; so they joined forces and created Durga, bestowed all their powers on her. That’s why she has ten arms, a weapon in each gifted by a different god.’"
- 2 A female given name from Sanskrit, common in India. Another name of Parvati.
Example
More examples"Their house's Durga puja is very famous in the village."
Etymology
From Sanskrit दुर्गा (durgā).
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