Gandheswari
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Gandheswari | |
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Affiliation | Durga, Shakti, Adi Parashakti, Parvati |
Weapon | Conch, Lotus |
Mount | Lion |
Consort | Shiva |
Gandheswari (IAST: Gandēśvarī;) is a goddess worshiped by Gandhabanik community, is an incarnation of Goddess Durga[1] She is worshiped during Baishaki Purnima by Gandhabanik community. It has been said that she saved Gandhabati from Gandhasura. She has four arms and is seen seated on a lion. Gandhabanik community worships her for their development in their business.
References[]
- ^ Mukherjee, Dalia (April 30, 2018). "Gandheswari – The Goddess of Fragrance Merchants".
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