Weekly Image of life:october Magic
In INDIA , October is the month of festivals . Cool breeze in the morning and in the evening, inspires one to go out and enjoy the pleasant weather. Durga Pooja/ Dussera is around the corner. Zoo is my favorite spot I never get tired from , so I’ll start with it. I never get tired from visiting zoo. Could not photographed tigers, they were far away. Enjoying Durga pooja with family and friends is also an added attraction to October magic.
I really enjoy going to the zoo too — especially those that make a concerted effort to make habitats as open and natural as possible. Is that the goddess Kali in the last picture?
No, dear This is Goddess Durga. In Hindu mythology, Durga is a fierce form of Devi, the Mother Goddess, the all-powerful almighty goddess. According to a legend the gods could not defeat the buffalo demon Mahish, who was threatening the existence of the universe. They begged Shiva for his assistance, and Shiva advised all the gods to release their shaktis.The shaktis of the gods emerged in female form. These goddesses fused together in blinding light from which arose a magnificent goddess with many arms. She was as beautiful as she was deadly. Durga was born fully-grown and is depicted as extremely beautiful and full of rage.The gods called this goddess Durga, the invincible one, and they armed her with all their weapons. Thus armed, Durga rode to the top of a mountain on a lion. In a bloody battle, she defeated Mahish and his army of demons and thus saved the Universe from this demons menace. Link- http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/shakti-sadhana/207799-goddess-durga.html
Wow! Thank you so much for providing this information about the goddess Durga! Fascinating – I am always curious to learn more about different cultures gods and goddesses. The statue in the picture was so intriguing I had to ask who she was!
You are welcome dear, I have provided link also in case you want to learn more.
I went there and did some reading also. Thank you.
It would be difficult for me to walk a lot, but zoos are nice.
You got me when you mentioned “festivals, cool weather and zoos.” Magical and fun indeed. Beautiful images that brings about a sense of adventure, wonder and excitement. Durga is beautiful and her story is an inspiration of courage and hope. I rememer seeing her image in books as a kid and she fascinated me. I just didn’t remember the name. Great post my friend. Have a great week…..
Thanks dear.
October is fun and weather and festivities add so many lovely colours to it..beautiful shots Ma
Thanks Soma, how you are preparing for festivals?
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