Essay name: Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)
Author:
Srider Basudevan Iyer
Affiliation: University of Mumbai / Sanskrit, University Department
This essay studies the history of Devi (the Goddess) in relation with worship using Tantra, Yantra and Mantra. The study explores the concept of the 'Female Principle' or Goddess, examining her role and significance in ancient Indian society.
Chapter 2 - The Maior Goddesses
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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chapter II Major goddesses 157 The goddess Gajalaksmi is believed by the followers of
the Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism or Brahm膩nism, and therefore
she was represented in the art traditions of these three religions.
Amongst the people this goddess is worshiped and the
festival of Deepavali is associated with the worship of Goddess
Laksmi. On that occasion clay-figurines of Laksmi are manufactured
by the potters in large numbers and they are worshipped in each
house. Goddess Laksmi is worshipped by the tribals too. In the picture
below, Laksmi chowk and the picture of goddess Laksmi from Warli a
tribal village in Maharastra are shown to prove the popularity,
acceptance of the goddess.
Laksmi chowk - Warli art
