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

Then on to Kumartuli, another mythical place in Kolkata. It is here that potters and sculptors make idols of the goddess Durga, which, once painted and dressed, are carried in procession before disappearing into the river.