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 3 - Minor Goddesses
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with the restoration of the veda and vedic teaching. In course of
time, they were accepted in the tantras. The places where these
goddesses are popular are in the north and in the east of India.
The cult of these goddesses is popular in Rajasthan and in
Madhya Pradesh where the goddess is depicted in paintings and
in other similar mediums. These goddesses are worshipped at
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the local level; in fact every village has a Bhairava shrine. The
Bhairava is a fierce goblin who is associated with the goddess
as her bodyguard and doorkeeper. These Bhairavas are known
as Bheruji in the north and as Karupusami in the south.
Variations in the name at local level are not taken up for study
and hence not mentioned here.
Conclusion.
The minor goddesses are worshipped for a variety of
personal reasons. They are worshipped in a variety of ways
