Ambika (goddess)
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Ambika (Sanskrit: अम्बिका, IAST: Ambikā) is generally an epithet or form of Mahadevi, the supreme goddess of Hinduism. In her iconography, she is depicted with eight arms, holding multiple weapons. In this aspect, she is regarded to be the mother of the universe as well as all beings. She is identified with the goddesses Chandi, Durga, Bhagavati, Lalitambika, Bhavani, and various others.[1]
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Ambika | |
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Mother Goddess, Mother of the Universe and all Beings | |
Affiliation | Mahadevi |
Abode | Manidvipa |
Weapon | Discus, Conch Shell, Trident, Mace, Bow, Sword, Lotus Flower |
Mount | Lion or Lioness |
Texts | Markendeya Purana, Shiva Purana, Skanda Purana |
Consort | Shiva |
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For other uses, see Ambika.