One of the most popular cults is that of the
goddess Durga who is described
in the Devi Mahatmaya as a powerful goddess created from the combined anger
of several gods. Durga's primary purpose is to combat demons who threaten
the stability of the cosmos.
In this picture, Durga is represented as a golden coloured woman, with a
gentle and beautiful countenance. She is armed with the principle weapons of
the major gods which include the mace, the sword, the trident, the discus,
the conch shell, a bow and an arrow and a lotus flower. She is wearing a red
and green saree, depicting love, compassion and fertility. She is also
wearing a rich crown over her long and dark tresses. Her long earrings and
various strings of pearls make her more attractive.
Behind her in yellow ochre is a magnificent lion, looking as gentle as the
goddess herself. The hairy mane makes the king of beasts look more regal.
The bright red and green colours of the Devi's attire stand prominently
against the sober tones of the ochre animal and the mud brown background. In
batik, we achieve a greater harmony of colour than in painting, due to the
fact that each colour is dyed over the previous one and in this manner they
become more closely related. With the golden body of the goddess blazing
with the splendour of a thousand suns, standing next to her lion vehicle,
Durga is one of the most spectacular of all personifications of Cosmic
Energy.
This description by Renu Rana.
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