“about devi the great goddess”

- A study of the primordial figure of the Great Goddess and her continued worship through time as shown by the myths, shrines, and sanctuaries around the world that honor this powerful symbol of creation. - A noted historian on pre-Christian societies provides an extensive worldwide listing of sites... More

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The Devi Bhagavatam is said to have been composed in Bengal in the sixth century CE, in twelve Parvas and 18,000 slokas. The text is only available in Bengali, with Hindi commentaries. It is replete with references to and legends from an obviously pre-Vedic religion of the Goddess. The Devi Bhagavat... More

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During a nine-day period every autumn, Hindus in India and throughout the world worship the Great Goddess, Durga -- the formidable deity who is loved like a mother. One of the most dramatic and popular of these celebrations is the Durga Puja, a rite noted for its visual pageantry, ritual complexity,... More

The shrine of Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta hills of Jammu & Kashmir receives several lakh pilgrims every year. Vaishno Devi, a manifestation of the Goddess Durga, evokes deep devotion. She is worshipped in her three pindies (manifestations) as Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati in the Darbar ... More