Goddess Durga

She is the wife of Lord Shiva and exists in various divine (both friendly and fearful) forms.

Her other names are Parvati or Lalita.

Two of her fierce but very powerful forms are Durga (goddess beyond reach) and Kali (goddess of destruction).

Both have eight hands and great power and energy (Shakti). Durga rides on a lion and Kali rides on a corpse of a demon. Parvati was called Sati in her previous divine incarnation. The family of Lord Shiva, Parvati and their sons Ganesha and Kartikeya is an ideal example of family unity and love. She has a charming personality. She is adored by married women for a happy married life.

About Gauri

Gauri represents purity and austerity. She is the Kanya (young, unmarried) Parvati who had undergone severe penance in order to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Sita, the consort of Lord Rama, had worshipped Gauri to fulfill her desire to marry Lord Rama.

Unmarried girls worship Gauri in order to get a virtuous husband.

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