Ambika (goddess)
| Ambika | |
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| Affiliation | Avatar of Durga, Parvati, Shakti |
| Weapon | Discus, Conch Shell, Trident, Mace, Bow, Arrow, Sword, Shield |
| Mount | tiger or lion |
Ambika is one of the names of Parvati and/or Durga. She has eight arms, holding multiple weapons and riding upon a lion or tiger. She is also known as Kaushiki and Mahasaraswati in Durga Saptshati who emerged from the body cells of Parvati to kill the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha at the request of Gods. Ambika is a form of Parvati and Adi Shakti.[1]
References
- ↑ Dalal, Roshen (2010). Ambika. The Religions of India: A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths. Penguin Books. p. 18. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
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