Essay name: Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)
Author:
Srider Basudevan Iyer
Affiliation: University of Mumbai / Sanskrit, University Department
This essay studies the history of Devi (the Goddess) in relation with worship using Tantra, Yantra and Mantra. The study explores the concept of the 'Female Principle' or Goddess, examining her role and significance in ancient Indian society.
Chapter 2 - The Maior Goddesses
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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chapter II Major goddesses 90 90 Vi峁ａ箛udurg膩 having eight Vi峁udurg膩 having six hands
hands on as cover picture
of a book.
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Uttara K膩mika
She is known as Vi峁ａ箛udurg膩 if she holds a discus and a
conch in her two upheld hands. She is Sivadurga if she is depicted
holding a trident and a sword in her upper two hands. She is
Brahmadurg膩 if she holds a water pot and a rosary in her two upper
hands. To depict her fierce nature and fiery aspect, she is shown with
a crown of fire or an umbrella of five snake hoods and with her canine
teeth protruding out.
