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Designed with Montessori principles in mind, our plush toys help children explore the Hindu culture through sensory learning. Meet Durga Devi — the symbol of courage, strength, and love — in a huggable plush toy that sings calming prayers. Created by Modi Toys, the award-winning brand behind culture-rich, educational toys. We help spark cultural curiosity that feels fun, not forced.
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View all5 Reasons This Durga Devi Beats Every Other Plush Toy
- 🧠 Learn Through Play: Introduces kids to diverse cultures and strong role models — sparking curiosity and learning through imaginative play.
- 🎁Meaningful Gift: From baby showers to birthdays and holidays, this unique plush makes a memorable, culturally rooted gift.
- 🕉️Plays Peaceful Sanskrit Mantras:
With a simple squeeze, hear calming Sanskrit chants (known as mantras) — sacred sounds that promote peace and mindfulness. - 📝Personalize It: Add your child’s name in any language — a beautiful way to make this gift uniquely theirs.
- 💪Made to Last: Durable, soft, and machine washable — designed for years of hugs, playtime, and spiritual bonding.
Play Powered By Purpose
Mantras
Plays 5 calming Sanskrit mantras (prayers) — sung by children — that celebrate strength and protection, making this plush both peaceful and empowering.
Educational
Complete the experience with our illustrated book, ‘Durga and the Mean Demon’ — a rhyming story that makes her strength easy for kids to understand.
Award-Winning
Ranked among leading brands as the Best Toy from Good Housekeeping, Parents, and Tillywig.
Why 3,725 Families Choose Our Durga Devi
Customize Your Durga Devi Plush Toy In 3 Simple Steps
Choose Your Size
Mini (7"): Perfect for on-the-go with a velcro loop for attaching to cribs, strollers, or car seats
Medium (11"): The ideal huggable size for everyday play
Mega (22"): A statement piece for nurseries and playrooms
Personalize It
(Optional) Add a special touch by customizing your medium or mega-sized plush with a name in any language or even in your own handwriting
Add Your Own Tunes
(Optional) Replace our voicebox with the pre-recorded Sanskrit mantras with our Bluetooth speaker to play lullabies, personalized messages, or additional prayers
We Take Play Seriously
Compare and see why thousands of families globally choose Modi Toys, the first and original makers of mantra-singing Hindu plush toys, and learn how we offer more cultural value for your money.
Listen to the Five Sanskrit Mantras You'll Hear From Our Durga Devi
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike ordinary plush toys, our Durga Devi doll offers a sensory-rich, Montessori-inspired way to spark curiosity about culture and spirituality. With a gentle squeeze, she plays peaceful Sanskrit mantras — ancient prayers that promote calmness, positivity, and mindfulness.
Each plush toy is designed by Hindu-American parents to help children connect with their roots through meaningful play. Paired with a matching board book that brings each deity’s story to life, our plush toys become both cuddly companions and cultural guides.
Made from recycled materials and fully machine washable, they’re perfect for gifting, learning, and everyday snuggles — no matter your background or familiarity with Hinduism.
The mantra-singing feature is simple to use - just press Durga Devi's belly to hear five authentic Durga mantras, including "Sarvamangala Mangalye." The voice box is battery-operated (batteries included and replaceable with AG13 or LR44) and designed to withstand countless squeezes. For those wanting customized sounds, our optional Bluetooth speaker can replace the standard voice box to play personalized audio.
Absolutely! While Durga Devi holds special meaning for Hindu families, many parents of various backgrounds choose our Durga toys to introduce cultural diversity and spiritual concepts to their children. The playful design appeals to all children, and the educational aspect helps broaden their understanding of different cultures. The mantras create a soothing effect that children universally enjoy regardless of their religious background.
Our Mini (7") Durga Devi is our most popular size for baby shower gifts, providing the most versatile on-the-go option to hang off your car seat, stroller, playmat, and more.
Yes! Our complete collection of mantra-singing plush toys includes Baby Krishna, Baby Hanuman, Baby Ganesh, Shiv Shankar, and our Devi collection featuring Saraswati and Lakshmi. Many families collect the entire set to help teach children about different aspects of Hindu culture and spirituality. Each deity plays 5 mantras respective to them.
Our Durga Devi plush is designed for ages 0-100! For infants, the Mini (7") version is perfect for attaching to strollers and cribs. Toddlers love the Medium (11") size for hugging and interactive play. Older children appreciate the cultural significance and mantras, while many adults keep the Mega (22") size as home decor or meditation companions. The ageless appeal makes Durga Devi a lifelong companion.
From Our Family to Yours
When siblings Viral and Avani couldn’t find toys that reflected their kids’ Hindu roots, they decided to create them. Modi Toys brings culture to life through plush toys and books that make it easier - and more fun - for families to stay connected to their heritage.