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Bhavani
Hindu goddess / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the Hindu goddess. For other uses, see Bhavani (disambiguation).
Bhavānī (also known as Bhāvya, Tulajā, Turajā, Tvarita, Aṃbā, Jagadambā and Aṃbē) is an epithet associated with Adi Shakti (Durga).[1] Bhavani translates to "giver of life," meaning the power of nature or the source of creative energy. She is considered to be a nurturing mother figure who provides for her devotees and also plays the role of dispensing justice by killing evil Asuras.
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Quick Facts Devanagari, Affiliation ...
Bhavani | |
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Goddess of Power, Justice, Motherhood and Emotions | |
![]() Bhavānī, with eight arms, riding on her mount lion | |
Devanagari | भवानी |
Affiliation | Devi, Adi Parashakti, Lalita, Tripura Sundari, Mahādevī, Durga, Shakti |
Abode | Devī Lōk |
Weapon | Bow and arrow, sword, mace, discus, conch shell, |
Mount | Tiger/Lion |
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