Type: | Hindu |
Gandheswari | |
Affiliation: | Durga, Shakti, Adi Parashakti, Parvati, Moola Durga |
Mantra: | Gandheswari mantra |
Weapon: | Conch, Lotus |
Consort: | Shiva |
Mount: | Lion |
Gandheswari (IAST: Gandēśvarī;) is a goddess worshipped by Gandhabanik community. She is an incarnation of the goddess Durga.[1] She is worshiped during Baishaki Purnima by the Gandhabanik community. It has been said that she saved Gandhabati from Gandhasura. She has four arms and is seen seated on a lion. Gandhabanik community worships her for their development in their business.