Maa Durga is the principal form of the Mother Goddess in Hinduism. She is known by a variety of names - including Amba, Ambika, Jagadamba, Parvathi, Shakti, Adishakti, Parashakti and Devi. Maa Durga is regarded by Hindus as the root cause of creation, sustenance and annihilation. She is pure energy.