The Nava Durga Forms — Part 3

<p><strong>Description of this form:</strong>&nbsp;Goddess Parvati is seated on a donkey. She has three bloodshot eyes and unkempt hair and wears a garland of skulls around her neck, which shines like lightning. Her four hands hold a trident, scimitar, vajra (thunderbolt), and a cup.</p> <p>Many use the names Kālarātrī and Kālī interchangeably. Devi assumes this form to kill a demon named Raktabheeja (who denotes desires). He was so powerful that even a single drop of blood could produce his clone. Devi&rsquo;s compassion compelled her to drink his blood to save this world.</p> <p>Also, Devi demolished the demonic kings Shumbha and Nishumbha, who represent auspiciousness and&hellip;</p> <p><a href="https://srideviom.medium.com/the-nava-durga-forms-part-3-0c0296dea2bb"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>
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