Gandheswari Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gandheswari – The Goddess of Fragrance Merchants. Dalia. Mukherjee. April 30, 2018.