Goddess Durga

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a manifestation of Devi, a female warrior invoked by the gods to defeat the asuras; as a village goddess, she protects the lands.

Goddess Durga

Drawing with the feet in Kuchipudi dance

The drawing of a figure with the feet while dancing is part of the temple rituals of Andhra (Aradhana Nrityamulu) and has been introduced into the Kuchipudi repertoire by Guru CR Acharya.

Goddess Durga

Bengal alpona, "Meeting with Kolkata" — part 2

My next stop is Kumartuli, another mythical place in Kolkata. This is where sculptors create idols of the goddess Durga which are painted and decorated before being carried in procession to the river for immersion.