A Handful of Stories

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Tag: Durga

Of our 33 crore gods, only the goddess Shakti can be called a true sports hero

In our two epics, Ram, Lakshman, Arjun are star warriors, but battles are not won on their skill alone. Divine intervention and deception are needed. The story of Durga’s 10-day marathon battle that cemented her place among the top of the gods underlines her strength, willpower and stamina—all the things that count in sport The story about physical exercise that…