Worshipping Durga Mata

Durga Mata is known as the Goddess of Power. People worship Ma to invoke her blessings for materialistic gains such as positions of power or money. Others propitiate Ma to win control over negative feelings and materialistic desires. Besides, people in search of Moksha or salvation also worship Durga Ma with full sincerity.

According to the Hindu mythology, when Rakshasas (demons) were creating troubles for the Devatas (Gods) the latter went to Shiva and requested him to release them of their troubles. Lord Shiva promised to protect them by seeking help of Goddess Durga to act upon the Rakshasas.

Then God Shiva asked Shakti Mata to take an incarnation and defeat Rakshasas who were creating troubles for the Devatas. Durga Mata / Shakti fought with Rakshasas and killed them all. Devatas were thus made free of their troubles. They felt extremely grateful for the Durga Ma and made a Stuti for Her;

Sarba mangal mangleya shibe sarbath sadhike ,
Sharanyam trambake Gauri Narayani nomo stute.

Sarba swarupe sarbse sarba shakti samannite,
Bhabas trahino devi durge devi namostute.


Likewise there are other Stutis written in Shreemad Devi Bhagawata Purana. People willing to know more about Ma must study Puranas thoroughly. According to the Puranas, there are nine names of Durga Mata. During the nine-day-long Navaratri Festival Hindus worship Ma according to her name for each day. Some people also sacrifice animals/birds in the name of Mahakali during Durga Puja. But it does not seem to be logical in any sense. In real sense Durga Mata do not like blood of animal/ bird at all. There are several other ways to make Puja. People should stop killing innocent animals/birds in the name of Durga/Mahakali.