durga

/ˈdʊɹ.ɡə/

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Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.72 in modern English

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"‘He was running riot in the heavens, none of the male gods could kill him; so they joined forces and created Durga, bestowed all their powers on her. That’s why she has ten arms, a weapon in each gifted by a different god.’"

Borrowed from Sanskrit दुर्गा (durgā).

Durga Puja

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How do you pronounce durga?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdʊɹ.ɡə/.

What does durga mean?

The goddess of war, strength, and protection.

Where does durga come from?

Borrowed from Sanskrit दुर्गा (durgā).

How to pronounce durga

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