Questions tagged [devi]
Devi is the feminine form of the Divine worshipped as Parvati, Lakshmi, Saraswati and many other forms. Also, known as Shakti.
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Who is Sarasvati's daughter Kotara?
According to this extract from the Uttarakhanda of Padma Purana there is a Goddess named Kotara/Kotaraksi that was worshiped by Aniruddha (Krishna's son) during his battle against Banasura. Krishna ...
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Was Seeta ji born as a blessing from Shiva?
We know that Shri Rama took birth to rid the three worlds of the tyranny of Ravana. But I recently came across a verse in the Valmiki Ramayan that says that Seeta was also born for the same purpose!
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Who is the goddess Ahoi worshipped on Ahoi Ashtami?
Today is Ahoi Ashtami in northern India in which women keep fasts for their children's well-being just like they do for their husbands on Karva-chauth. While they break the fast on Karva-chauth after ...
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Are there more than one origins of Ma Kali?
There are multiple stories related to the origin of Goddess Mahakali:
The Rudra Samhita 2.53 of the Shiva Mahapuran mentions that when Nandi informed Shiva about Sati's death, he became very furious. ...
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Reconciling the Kalpa Bheda between Devi Sati and Devi Parvati taking basis from the Puranas, including Srimad Bhagavata Purana
According to the Skanda Purana, Dēvī Sati was born in the previous Kalpa (Pitri Kalpa) before the present Śvetavārāha Kalpa and after self-immolation was reborn as Goddess Pārvatī near the end of the ...
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What is the meaning of Vishnu maya in Tantrokta Devi Suktam?
In tantrokta devi suktam, (durga saptashati) it has been mentioned as "Ya devi sarva bhuteshu Vishnumayeti shabdita....". What is "Vishnu maya" here?
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What is the story of Rishika Vagambharni who had reached the stage of identifying herself with Devi through her Saadhana?
While chanting Devishukta of Rigveda (10.125) in recently passed Navaratri time, I came to know about daughter of Ṛṣi Aṃbhṛṇa, named Vāk (also known as Vāk + Aṃbhṛṇa = Vāgāṃbhṛṇi). It is said that ...
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Why do we wear different colors on different days of Navratri?
Each day of Navratri is associated with a different color as mentioned in this article.
How are Navratri colours decided and why do they change every year?
The first colour of the Navratri is decided ...
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In which manvantara did Devi Durga kill Mahishasura and other demons?
In which manvantara were the demons Mahishasura, Shumbha, Nishumbha and Raktabija killed?
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How to become a disciple of Devi and see her as Guru?
This question the accepted answer to which further links to this blog post details a procedure for one to became a disciple of Lord Dakshinamurthy. This discipleship is mainly for the purpose of ...
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Sri Bhuvaneshwari scriptural references?
Where can the first historical references of Sri Bhuvaneshvari be found? Is there any reference that precedes the Mahavidyas?
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What is the name of Yoga Nidra Wakeup Conch?
Wondering, if anybody knows the name of the Conch that Uma blows to wake Vishnu from Yoga Nidra? There is a particular conch for that I have heard.
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Who is Goddess Hri?
Hri is a Goddess mentioned in some scripture, though she is not a famous goddess there are places where she is mentioned like
Natsyashastra 3(86,87) let mothers such as Sarasvati, Dhriti, Medha,Hri,...
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Which scriptures describe Dadhichi hiding Kshatriya children from Parashurama?
This Wikipedia page on Dadhichi says that he saved some Kshatriya children from Parashurama's wrath by hiding them in the Hinglaj Devi Temple.
This site and this wiki page on Hinglaj Mata gives an ...
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Is Devasena Shasti?
From this question,we know that Kartikeya has two wives,Devasena and Valli.
However,this question is mainly on Devaseena as well as another goddess, Shasti. She mentioned in the Devi Bhagvata Purana ...
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Significance of Ratri in Navaratri
The nine Nights popularly Navaratri is popularly celebrated for Ma Durga, Is there any reason why is it named "ratri" which means "Nights", and the significance of the number nine? ...
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What's Mahā-mokṣa? Which scriptures refer to the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra as the “Mahā-Mokṣa mantra (महा-मोक्ष मंत्र)”?
In some of the books and blogs, I came across the term "Mahā-Mokṣa (महामोक्ष) Mantra" being used for the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra.
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This book says -
In Sanātan Hinduism, this ...
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Why are bali/sacrifices of non-Asuric animals & humans so satisfying to Kaali Mata?
The most common sacrifice is the goat and the Buffalo/Mahisha is the second most common. Both are Asuric. Kali maa loves to receive the sacrifice of Asuras of any kind.
Do lion & tiger also have ...
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Which scriptures mention Dhyana Mantras of the sixty-four Yoginis?
In different places of India, there are temples of sixty-four Yoginis. Can anyone provide names of the scriptures where the detailed dhyana-mantras of these Yoginis and their functions are found? I ...
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Did Goddess Vaisno Devi live without food during her 9 months stay in the cave in Ardhakuwari?
The legend of Sri Vaishno Devi temple says, Matha Vaishno Devi stayed in Ardhkuwari, Katra,Jammu and Kashmir for 9 months in this cave, so was it without taking any food?
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Story of Mookambika Temple from Puranas
Mookambika Temple at Kollur, Karnataka is a temple dedicated to Mookambika Devi. The story of it goes like Devi killed Mookasura, so it is called Mookambika Devi. It is believed that the story of ...
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How many avatars of Adi Shakti are mentioned in Mahabharata?
I know Durga, Kalaratri and Bhadrakali are mentioned in Mahabharata and they are the avatars of Adi Shakti.
But, are others avatars of Adi Shakti mentioned in the Mahabharata?
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Who is Devi Kali? Is she among the 64 yoginis or Devi herself? And who killed Asuras?
As per this answer, the list of the main 64 yoginis, a group of Sahacharis of the Devi, includes personalities like Bhadrakali and Kalaratri. Which indicates the Devi Kali could be separate from Devi ...
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Are there any rules to be followed while chanting Devi Kavacham?
I used to read the Devi Kavacham from Saptashati daily but stopped as I was unaware of the rules and was not formally initiated into it. Are there any prescribed rules?
Also, can someone share the ...
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Who are the two women standing next to Manasa Devi?
I'm a huge Manasa Devi fan. When you see Manasa Devi murtis, often there are two women with her, one on either side. Do you guys know who they are exactly ?
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What's the story of goddess Khīr Bhavānī / Kheer Bhawani (खीर भवानी) of Kashmir?
Khīr Bhavānī (खीर भवानी, क्षीर भवानी या राज्ञा देवी ), literally means - ‘‘Goddess who
eats khīr,’’ or rice pudding, is a very popular deity in the Kashmir regions of India, whose temple stands on an ...
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Can Kuldevi give liberation that is moksha?
So many deities can as part of the panchdev, Trinity, shakti, suriya dev, Ganesha, Murugan and so. Shakti is one is the case as same for kuldevi/dev? and assist being a guru.
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Form of Devi attached to Ardhanarishwera form of Shiva
As per this video, Devi Siddhidatri, 9th form of Goddess Durga is attached to Ardhanarishwera form of Shiva. Is it correct? If not, then which form of devi Durga is she? Looking for scriptural ...
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What is the Secret of Durga Saptashati - Devi mahatmya?
From few months I have been reading/listening 'Durga Kavach' / 'Bhagavati Strota' / 'Siddha Kunjika Strota'. I was aware of that there is a vedic book for Devi. So I decided to explore that too, ie. ...
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The yogic or tantric significance of devi mahatmya
What is the yogic or tantric significance of the Durga Saptashati or the devi mahatmya?
Specifically, the devi mahatmya prima facie seems to be about the qualities of devi and her confrontations ...
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Who is RakthaChamundi Devi
Would like to know about RakthaChamundi goddess.
Is this Devi different from Chamunda Devi?
Seems, there are multiple forms of Chamunda. Does this RakthaChamundi, another fiercefull avatar of ...
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How is Vishnu remote controlled by Devi Bhagavati?
From Essence of Devi Bhagavata Purana hosted on kamakoti website:
http://www.kamakoti.org/kamakoti/details/devibhagvatpurana2.html
Maha Vishnu remote-controlled by Devi Bhagavati:
In the ...
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About this Goddess -Skull Cup and Paasam in HER hands
Has any one heard about this Goddess, who is having "Paasam" in one hand and
"Skull-cup" in another hand and having 3 eyes and sitting on a Lotus.
"kamalaasanastham" ...
Is this goddess a ...
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What was the name of the form of Devi before Lalitha Devi?
After the death of manmadha for continuity of world devi herself took the bow and arrow and bow of manmadha and took a new form called Lalitha devi. What was the before form name of the form of Devi ...
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Is bitter gourd permitted to be used in Devi alankar?
In Navaratri, Devi is decorated with alankara (ornaments, garlands) made of vegetables. Is the vegetable bitter gourd permitted?
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Can i chant the Ashtottara nama of Maa Lakshmi for better finanacial situation?
my family's financial condition has been quite bad since a very long time(10+ years), we are in huge debts and are in a hand to mouth situation living by just by the grace of god. can i chant the 108 ...
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About Devi helps Vishnu during any of his avatars
In this chapter of Skanda Purana, Devi said to Bhima, that when Vishnu incarnates, Devi helps him at the time.
Whenever there is decline and decay of Dharma, Hari incarnates and at that time I assist ...
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Full version of this mantra I heard in my dream: "Tarune deveem rasa..."
Today (Tuesday, Sept 5th, 2023), I learned a mantra during a dream. When I woke I remembered only part of that mantra from my dream.
This is all I can remember:
Tarune deveem rasa...
I think that ...
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Online English version of the Karveer Mahatmyam
Namaste.
Can anyone tell me where can I read the English version of the Karveer Mahatmyam, please?
I can only find a few sources, but they are only in the Marathi language.
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Amulet of Devi (Kali/Durga)
Do you guys think there is protection in wearing amulet of your IshtDev ?
Esp if you really believe in them as a devotee ?
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The story of Goddess Nimishamba
I have visited a temple in Paris, Chennai Where the presiding deity is Devi Nimishamba,
I wanted to know the History of God and found Wikipedia which mentions
Goddess Nimishamba is considered the ...
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Favorite Color of Devi (Kali/Durga/Mansa)
Perusing topics on here and came across this thread discussing favorite color of Narayan for Vishnu-bhakt :
Favourite colour of Vishnu
Ideal to know for choosing which flowers for arpit and such, ...
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Mata Ka Jagrata Tradition (Mata Ki Chowki)
Is there some religious history or scriptural mention re all-night prayer of Devi w/ Mata Ka Jagrata ? Like how and where the tradition of it started ? I was reading that Kali Puja was started by King ...
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Shakambhari Navrathri
I had thought there were four Navrathri every year, the two gupt ones then the two well-known ones in spring/fall. These are the ones I was observing as starting down devi-bhakti path.
However now ...
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Chinnmasta/Chinnmastika Clarification
A number of the sites I’m perusing say Chinnamasta is originally a Buddhist goddess who was later over centuries incorporated into the Hindu pantheon. A number of religious scholar types asserting ...
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Amavasya Kali Puja
Another question from beginner level here, if anyone might have info :
Ok, so I knew some people a while back who kept Kali puja & vrat every Amavasya. So like twelve-thirteen times a year, I ...
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In North-East India, in the Shakta tradition, what days of the week is the fast for the Devi-bhaktas?
Hopefully this isn't a duplicate of this question : Why each day of the week is dedicated to a particular god?
Because I'm asking the vrat-din of specific Shakta tradition in specific region of India (...
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What are the scriptural meanings or definitions of the following qualities mentioned in devi stotram?
The following qualities are mentioned in devi stotra.
Buddhi, Nidra, Kshudha, Chhaya, Shakti, Trishna,
kshanti, Jaati, Lajja, Shanti, Shraddha, Kaanti, Lakshmi, Vritti, Smriti, Daya, Pushti, Maatru, ...
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Who's devi Koutavi who shielded Banasura from Krishna?
Koutavi (also identified as Vijaya) in Harivamsa tries to shield Banasura from Shri Krishna by standing before the Lord.
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