Nancy Patel

Goddess Of The People- Ma Durga Comes To Kolkata - Art

All the best superheroes have an enigmatic past tinged with violence and redemption. Think Black Widow, Wonder Woman, Batman. But Bengal’s beloved Ma Durga could beat them hollow with nine hands tied behind her back. A tireless warrior, a solitary crusader, a beacon of hope, this goddess is all that and so much more; Lord Shiva alone is believed to have 108 names describing her grace, power and supremacy. Over time, Durga has morphed and grown to cover new dominions and take new identities. Experts say it’