Varahi
- February 28, 2024
Varahi
- February 28, 2024
Varahi, the boar-headed consort of Varaha, was created from Vaishnavi, the consort of Vishnu. This goddess has several origins attributed to her depending on the text in which her story is told.
In the Devi Mahatmya, she is one of the seven Matrikas created out of Durga to fight the demon army of Shumbha and Nishumbha. Varahi is also believed to represent knowledge.
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Babasaheb Ambedkar
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