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Tulja Bhavani

तुळजा भवानी
Also known as: Tuḷajā Bhavānī, Tuljapur Devi, Bhavani, Maharashtra Mother

About

The warrior goddess worshipped at Tuljapur in Maharashtra. A fierce form of Durga, associated with the Bhosale dynasty and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Represents martial power, protection, and the spirit of Maharashtra. One of the Shakti Pithas.

Attributes

Warrior goddessShivaji's deityProtectionFierce motherShakti Pitha

Symbols

SwordTrishulaLionShieldCrown
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Tuḷajā Bhavānyai Namaḥ
Bhavani Stotram
Devi Kavacham

Festivals

NavaratriTuljapur FairBhavani Puja

Scriptures

PuranasDevi MahatmyaTemple legends

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraKarnatakaSouth India

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds sword, trishula, shield, and lotus. Crowned, three-eyed. Fierce yet motherly expression.