Bahuchara Mata
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Bahuchara Mata (Hindi: बहुचरा माता, romanized: Bahucharā Mātā; Gujarati: બહુચર માતા, romanized: Bahuchara Mātā) is a Hindu goddess of chastity and fertility in her maiden aspect, of the incarnation of the Hinglaj. The goddess grants favours, especially to male children, and cures diseases. Like other divinities in Gujarat and Rajasthan, Bahuchara is of Charan an origin.[1] She is also considered the patroness of the hijra community.[2] Her primary temple is located in Becharaji town in Mehsana district of Gujarat, India.
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Goddess of innocence, Mercy, Kindness, Honesty, Sovereignty, self confidence, daughters, eunuchs, integrity and public welfare | |
Other names | Bahuchar, Deval Suta Shasthi, Shaktiputri, Parashakti kanya |
Affiliation | Devi, Shakti |
Abode | Manidweep |
Weapons | Devi mahatmya, trident, sword and rosary |
Mount | Rooster |
Festivals | Bahuchara navmi |
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