Sri Durga devi-Goddess Durga represents Shakthi, the female principle of energy, the counterpart of Shiva. She is the Goddess of valor and slayer of demons that were personifications of ego, ignorance, sloth, etc. We invoke the Mother Durga to help us annihilate within ourselves all negative forces; all weaknesses. She bestows blessings on women for a happy married life. Durga is acalled the Mother Goddess. Durga means “inaccessible”, and she is the personification of the active side of divine “Shakthi” energy of Lord Shiva. She is the ferocious protector of the righteous and the destroyer of the evil. Durga is revered for protection and enlightenment.