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Bhramari

भ्रमरी
Also known as: Bhramarī, Bee Goddess

About

The form of Durga as the goddess of bees. She manifested as a swarm of bees to destroy the demon Arunasura. Represents the power of collective action and the destructive force of the feminine.

Attributes

BeesCollective powerDemon destruction

Symbols

BeesBeehiveSwarm
Consort
Shiva

Associated Mantras

Om Bhramaryai Namaḥ
Bhramarī Stotram

Scriptures

Devī Bhāgavata Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Himachal PradeshPan-India

Iconography

Dark complexion, surrounded by bees. Sometimes depicted with bee symbolism. Fierce expression.