...My pilgrimage to Shakti Peeths in the tantric heartland of West Bengal meeting Baul minstrels and a jungle yogi on the way.
...She is in an absolute rage. Eyes are red with intoxication. Hair is disheveled. Small fangs protrude out of her mouth, and her tongue is lolling, dripping with blood.
...The Navadurgas, or the nine manifested forms of Goddess Durga, are venerated during the festival of Navaratri. In the Chandi Path, the Navadurgas are known as the Relievers of Difficulty and each Devi is endowed with unique powers and characteristics.
...Devi Durga is usually depicted riding into battle on a lion, with ten arms, each hand holding a celestial weapon or assuming a mudra (symbolic hand gesture).
...Devi Durga is known as the Invincible One, the Mother of the Universe. Lord Shiva called Ma Durga by 108 names in order to please her. Each name represents a quality that she possesses.
