São Tomé and Príncipe-Goddess Durga From São Tomé and Príncipe - 2015 - Crystal - Flock - Odd Shape MS - Odd Shape Folder

Sworski crystal on Devi's forehead, flower shaped ms printed on velvet. 

EXTRA MATERIAL ATTACHED ON STAMPS, FLOCKED (VELVET) PAPER STAMPS, INDIAN GODS, ODD SHAPE BOOKLETS/FOLDERS, ODD SHAPE SHEETS/SS

Goddess Durga is being considered the most powerful and ultimate source of power and wellness in Hindu mythology. Goddess Durga is the mother other universe and believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world. Durga is depicte as having eight or ten hands. These represent eight quadrants or ten directions in Hinduism. She has nine forms as per Hindu Mytholgy and they are called Navdurga. These nine forms of Durga collectively worshipped during nine days of Navaratri (During Mid- April). The nine forms of Durga are Sailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagouri and Siddhidayini.