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Goddess Durga
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- 1Claim cites Shiva Purana saying Durga is mother of the Trinity●The Shiva Purana states that Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are all offspring of Sadashiva (Kal Brahma) and Goddess Durga. In
A claim circulating on social media states that the Shiva Purana, in the Rudra Samhita, Adhyay 6, describes Durga as 'Tridev Janani', the mother of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, making them offspring of Sadashiva and Goddess Durga. The assertion has drawn wide attention and debate among devotees and commenters discussing Hindu scripture.
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Indians are searching for the dates of Navratri, the nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Hindi news outlets are publishing explainers covering the ghatasthapana ritual, beliefs about the goddess's arrival in homes, and the significance of her vahana. Readers are being told what traditions surround the festival's start and what the deity's mode of arrival is said to signify for the year ahead.
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Kolkata is preparing for Durga Puja 2026, with ornamental arches being installed along Red Road, including a striking design featuring a giant lotus motif. Bengali media report that the city is being decked out for mother goddess worship ahead of the festival, and the elaborate street decorations are drawing public attention as the celebrations approach.