Day 9 of Navaratri celebrates Devi in her ultimate form. She represents every woman who is a foundation of a family, a society, the world and the universe

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woodcut engraving of Devi Durga fighting with Mahishasur
by artist Madhab Chandra Das, 19th -20th century wood engraving lost shin due to lithograph prints appeared in market & had glossy colours & shining
though engraving on wood was more difficult

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woodcut tableau depicts Devi Durga Mahishasur mardini flanked by Lakshmi & Sarasvati
just like Durga Puja Mandap
woodcuts became popular as it was cheap & easily available compared to prints
this is by Krishna Chandra of Shobhabazar, c.1860-70

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Day 7 of Navaratri celebrates Devi as a woman who is a ruthless punisher of evil doers

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212 years old Patna style colour painting of Durga Pooja was painted by Sevakram in 1809 AD.

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Day 6 of Navaratri celebrates Devi as a warrior who fights for herself, her people, her nation and most importantly for Righteousness!

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Happy "durga puja"- a major religious festival celebrated in India. Mainly celebrated by bengalis. It is a great day for me and everyone :)

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Hi,
Thanks for this forum!

I am Divya Pai, a software engineer by profession, based out of Bangalore. I started with digital art 1.5 yrs back as a lockdown hobby. Now it is a pure passion for me😊I love to tell stories of Indian mythology through my art.
My Navadurga series 👇

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Here's wishing ya all a very happy and prosperous Navratri with all the 3 forms of the All Mother and the Goddess eternal.

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Ashta Bhuja Durga
Battles four asuras by herself
Chitrasala Press, Pune, 1920s

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Together Devi(s) fought with evil forces
Devi Kumari Fighting Asuras (Verso), Folio from Devimahatmya
Painting from Rajasthan, Sirohi, 1675-1700
all devta combined energies thus born various forms of Devi Durga?

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Day 2 of Navaratri celebrates Devi as a woman who pursues her aspirations with strong determination and utmost dedication.

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Today is day 1 of the Hindu festival (meaning 9 nights). It is also known as 🕉 This 9 day festival is dedicated to the Goddess Durga.

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Durga Mahisasurmardini, Woodcut print
Date: Late 19th century – early 20th century (printed)
Artist: Sri Madhab Chandra Das (engraver)
Bengal (printed)
Woodcut print on paper

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