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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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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Chapter 3. Minor goddesses Temples and festivals. There are no specific temples for this goddess Mangala candias she is identified with Durg膩. According to popular belief, it is beneficial to worship this goddess on Tuesday's between 3-4 p.m. to mitigate the ill effects of mars. Mah膩k膩l墨. The goddess Mah膩k膩l墨 is depicted as having ten heads, ten hands and ten legs. She places her five right legs on Siva who is on the ground in the form of a corpse. She holds the following weapons in her hands - 252
