After the darshan of Shri Ganesh Ji with Maa Riddhi and Siddhi, devotees are blessed with the divine sight of Maa Durga and Shri Hanuman Ji. In this sacred image, Maa Durga is seated on a lion, representing courage, strength, and the protection of dharma. She holds many weapons in her hands – trident, mace, sword, discus, lotus, and more – symbolizing that she destroys evil and protects her devotees. The idol of Maa Durga is majestic: Height – 7.3 ft, Width – 5.11 ft, Diameter – 3.3 ft.
On the other side, Shri Hanuman Ji is bowing humbly at Maa Durga’s feet. This shows that even the greatest devotee and warrior of Lord Rama, Hanuman Ji, worships Maa Durga with full surrender and devotion. The idol of Shri Hanuman Ji is Height – 2.7 ft, Width – 2.5 ft, Diameter – 1.6 ft.
Power and Devotion Together
Maa Durga is the goddess of divine power, while Hanuman Ji is the embodiment of devotion and strength. Whenever evil and injustice increased on earth, Maa Durga appeared to destroy the demons. Similarly, Hanuman Ji used his courage, wisdom, and devotion to serve Lord Rama and defeat Ravana. Together, they symbolize the perfect balance of “Shakti (Power) and Bhakti (Devotion).”
Hanuman Ji’s Devotion to Maa Durga
According to the scriptures, before flying to Lanka to search for Sita Ji, Hanuman Ji meditated upon Maa Durga. With her blessings, he successfully crossed the ocean. It is also said that Hanuman Ji composed a “Durga Stuti” (prayer) to please the Goddess, showing that without Maa Durga’s grace, no great task can be achieved.
Maa Vaishno Devi and Hanuman Ji
A famous story tells that when Maa Vaishno Devi was performing penance on Trikuta mountain, she appointed Hanuman Ji as her gatekeeper. Even today, in the Maa Vaishno Devi temple, Hanuman Ji holds a special place. Devotees believe that without his permission, no one can receive Maa’s blessings.
Maa Durga gives us courage, strength, and self-confidence. Shri Hanuman Ji shows us the path of devotion, service, and loyalty. When Power (Shakti) and Devotion (Bhakti) unite, no obstacle in life can remain unconquered.
This divine union teaches us that "Strength without devotion is incomplete, and devotion without strength is powerless".
