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Shakti Peethas & Devi Worship · 2 min read
Shakti can mean power or capacity, and in Hindu religious thought it is closely associated with the Goddess. Shakta traditions give the Goddess a central or supreme place. Their…
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Kamakhya on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati is an important centre of Goddess worship. Its sacred geography, form of worship and Ambubachi observance give it a distinct identity. An introduction…
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Ambaji in northern Gujarat is a major centre of Goddess worship. Its town temple and nearby Gabbar hill are closely connected in devotional accounts, but they are separate places.…
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