Gandheswari

Gandheswari
Gandheswari
	Gandheswari, the deity worshipped by the Gandhabanik community.
Affiliation	Durga, Shakti, Adi Parashakti, Parvati
Mantra	Gandheswari mantra
Weapon	Conch, Lotus
Mount	Lion
Consort	Shiva

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^{[by whom?]} 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.

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^ Mukherjee, Dalia (April 30, 2018). "Gandheswari – The Goddess of Fragrance Merchants".^{[permanent dead link]}

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[1] Mukherjee, Dalia (April 30, 2018). "Gandheswari – The Goddess of Fragrance Merchants".^{[permanent dead link]}

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