Religion:Gandheswari
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Short description: aspect of goddess Durga
| Gandheswari | |
|---|---|
| File:Gandeswari.png Gandheswari, the deity worshipped by the Gandhabanik community | |
| Affiliation | Durga, Shakti, Adi Parashakti, Parvati |
| Weapon | Conch, Lotus |
| Mount | Lion |
| Consort | Shiva |
Gandheswari (IAST: Gandēśvarī;) is merchant 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 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". https://www.kolkatawire.com/gandheswari-goddess-of-fragrance/.
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