About Goddesses

A goddess is a female deity. Goddesses have been linked with virtues such as beauty, love, motherhood, and fertility. They have also been associated with ideas such as war, creation, and death.

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Saraswati, the Goddesses and her significance

4
Jan
2018
Deities, Gods, Hinduism
is the of and . She is also the goddesses of and poetry. She is believed to be the consort of the Lord . Considered as the mother of language she is identified in different , Bharati (eloquence), (existence), Vedamata (mother of the Vedas), Brahmi, Sarada, Vagisvari, and Putkari. Saraswati first appeared in the  and, in later texts. Goddesses of Wisdom Sanskrit word Sara means ‘’ and saw means ‘self’.  Thus .
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The Ancient Town of Panauti and its Heritage

14
Aug
2022
Buddhism, Hinduism, Temples
Panauti is one of the oldest towns in situated at the confluence of the two rivers Punyamata and Rosi. Legend has it that a third invisible river also meets with the two rivers, making it a Triveni (a scared place where three rivers meet). Many believe Panauti was named after the Punyamata river. Moreover, Panauti has been called by different names throughout like Punyawati, Punyamatinagar, Panchal desh, Punanti and Palaati. The Town The .
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Ram Mandir and the legend of Battisputali

10
Jul
2022
Hinduism, Monuments, Temples
There were 32 scupltures of fairies placed inside the inner walls of Ram Mandir which led to the place being called Battisputali (32 fairies with butterfly wings). There is an enthralling story behind the fairies installed here. The epic Ramayana written by Valmiki has captivated people from all over the world for centuries. is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord . He is worshipped by from all over .
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The Tales of Padmapani Lokeshwar, Sankata and the Mahankal Bhairava

26
Jun
2022
Avalokiteśvara, Buddhism, Hinduism
Narendra Deva along with the priest, Bandudatta and a local farmer, Lalit travelled all the way to Assam, to bring Lokeshwar to but since they faced a lot of "sankat" (dangers) along the way, the priest Bandudatta summoned Sankata, the "deity who removes dangers". In , stories about and have existed from the beginning of and they were an important part of everyday life. They elaborated everything from .
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The Holy Sites and Vibrant Tales in Dang

12
Jun
2022
Gods, Hinduism, Monuments, Temples
The Pandeshwor Mahadev is thought to have been established by Pandavas during their exile. There’s also an interesting local legend regarding the inside the temple and Saaj tree attached to the temple. When we travel through the Valley, which lies between the Mahabharat Range in the north and the Churia Range in the south, we travel back in , into the exciting tales of , , and queens. There .
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The Chronicles of Pimbahal: History, Mystery and Enchantment

9
May
2022
Culture, Monuments
The stories have baffled the local residents of Lalitpur for quite a long and the mystery doesn’t cease to intrigue the researchers either. Heritage of the valley Kathmandu valley is laden with and cloaked in , stories and folklore. It is also a land of priests who practice , with magical powers, witch doctors and fortune tellers. It is a place that blends history with the ethereal. Renowned for .
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Goddess of Wealth & Abundance – Vasudhara

7
Jun
2021
Art, Buddhism, Himalayan Art, Theravāda, Tibetan paintings
is named Shiskar Apa in Lahul and Spiti. She is comparable to the in and Tai folk and Bhumidevi and in . She is also known as Goddess of  and Abundance. Who is Vasudhara? Vasudhara (Tib. Norgyunma), the of money, , and abundance, is a of riches, prosperity, and abundance. She is revered in many Buddhist countries and is depicted in and .
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Sitatapatra – Goddess of the White Parasol

31
May
2021
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is known as a protector against supernatural danger in . She is venerated in both the and traditions. She is also known as Sitatapatra. Sitatapatra is a powerful independent deity emanated by from his Usnisa. Sitatapatra is known as   Dug Kar mo in . and Sitatapatra is also known as The , Crown Ornament of the in English. of Sitatapatra Sitatapatra is white in color with 1000 faces, .
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Interpreting Buddhist Protector Panjarnata Mahakala

4
Dec
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Panjarnata is the protector of the cycle of . The and of Panjarnata Mahakala are found in the 18th chapter of the Panjara Tantra which an exclusive 'explanatory tantra' to the Hevajra Tantra itself. Life of Panjarnata Mahakala In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Panjarnata Mahakala, after that, the short etymological description of the word  Panjarnata Mahakala itself. Panjarnata Mahakala is the main protector of the .
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Health at Your Fingertips – Mudras

25
Oct
2020
Yoga
A is used in , , , and as a and symbolic gesture. The most well-known mudras are used as a way of channeling the flow of essential life force energy known as during yoga and practice. The term translates as "gesture,"' "mark" or "seal" that is derived from . Although they have been around for thousands of years and have appeared in various and , including , Egyptian .
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