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Did Adi Shakti kill Kaitabha?
This chapter of Mahabharata mentions that Durga killed Kaitabha.
I bow to thee that art fond of battle! O Uma, Sakambhari, O thou that art white in hue, O thou that art black in hue, O thou that hast ...
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Iconographic attributes of Devi Durga?
I use a translator, I speak Spanish.
Could someone please describe the attributes of the image you sent? Arms, Head, lion horse, the headdress on his head? Who are the ones that show up there? And if ...
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What to do with lemon given at Durga temples?
Few temples in south India offer lemons to the Village goddess (a form of Durga/kaali) while worshipping.
When I went to a temple yesterday, they are giving lemons each to all the devotees.
What is ...
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Who is Chaturpadh Devi?
Which god/goddess or energy is known as chaturpad devi? Is there any description available or what is her form and qualities? It would be great if anybody could answer it!
Thank you
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Why is Lord Hanuman Ji shown as carrying a flag in front of Goddess Durga?
There is a popular story (shown in this video), according to which Lord Hanuman gained the favor of Goddess Kali by coming for her rescue. Lord Hanuman Ji also became known popularly as LANGAR VEER ...
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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 Vahana of Goddess Durga as per Devi Bhagavatham? [duplicate]
What is the scripturally correct vAhana of Durga Ma? I have seen Her pictures astride on both the lion and tiger. Please clarify from Devi Bhagavatham. I am equally interested in knowing why tiger is ...
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What is implied by the Tribhanga form of God or Goddess?
Lord Sri Krishna is known as 'Tribhanga MurAri', as shown in the enclosed image. As per the Dhyana-Mantra of Goddess Durga, She is also having a Tribhanga form.
What exactly is meant or signified by ...
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What are the differences between goddess and female human beings?
Other than goddess being God and women being human are there any other considerable differences between goddess and women? If yes, can you list them. Also could you please explain why such differences ...
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I want detail explanation about Goddess Maa Chinnamastika? [duplicate]
I want detail explanation about Goddess Maa Chinnamastika, can anyone help me out?
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Who is Uma Goddess ? is it name of Parvati or a different Devi like Sati
I heard several times Uma, Laxmi, Parvati. I also heard some story about who was Sati & who is parvati.
Is Uma another wife of Shiva or just a named of Parvati or name of Shakti like Durga/Kali/...
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All 108 Names of Maa Durga?
According Hindu Mythology Maa Durga has lots of avtars with various powers. Navratri vrat is dedicated to Maa Durga's nine forms. What is about other forms of Maa Durga ?? Names of Maa Durga and ...
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Reflection of "Yada yada hi dharmasya..." in Durga Saptashati?
Bhagvad Gita is a 701 versed text which is inside Mahabharata. And similarly Durga Saptashati (Sapta =7 and Shat =100) is also 7×100= 700 versed text which is inside Markandeya Purana which is also ...
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References to the Kaumari form of Devi
Kaumari is considered as one of the Sapta Matrikas (7 forms of Divine Mother). She is also associated with the Kanya Kumari form of Devi.
The references to the Kaumari form of Devi are found in -
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Who is Goddess Shyamala?
Goddess Shyamala is worshipped by the Tamils in Batam, Indonesia.
Can someone give me her story?
Does it have any scriptural basis or is it a folklore?
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What is the story of Goddess Shitala?
What is the story of Goddess Shitala?
She is mainly worshiped in North India, West Bengal, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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What scriptures describe Parashurama's mother's head being attached to a low-caste woman's body?
I'm currently visiting India, and as I was
leaving my native village of Poondi (which I discuss in my questions here and here), I passed by a temple which was built at a location visited by the ...
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Was Goddess Durga really an avatar of Shiva's wife Goddess Parvati?
When Goddess Durga comes out from Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva & other goddesses, where was Goddess Parvati then? I am asking this question because Parvati was an avatar of Goddess Adi Parashakti and ...
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Why is goddess Kali shown topless?
We've often seen in many photos that Goddess Kali is topless or half-nude.
What is the meaning of this image?
Is this image questioning Hinduism's morality level?
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What is the Lalitha Sahasranaamam?
What is Lalitha Sahasranaamam? Why is it important?
During what times of day can one recite it? What are the important verses in it?
What is the history of it?
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