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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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57 (of 125)


External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)


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chapter II Major goddesses 114 Source 1. Melatur; 2. Karapattur -Tamilnadu
Goddess as a spouse is invariably shown shorter in height
as secondary to her spouse.
Pārvatī in sitting position.
Pārvati on Temple
Source
Ā
-Uttara Kāmika Ratha.Melattur,
Tamilnadu.

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