Gandheswari

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Gandheswari
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Gandheswari, the deity worshipped by the Gandhabanik community
AffiliationDurga, Shakti, Adi Parashakti, Parvati
WeaponConch, Lotus
MountLion
ConsortShiva

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

  1. ^ Mukherjee, Dalia (April 30, 2018). "Gandheswari – The Goddess of Fragrance Merchants".