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Vindhyavasini

विन्ध्यवासिनी
Also known as: Vindhyavāsinī, Vindhyachal Devi, Devi of Vindhyas

About

The form of Durga who resides in the Vindhya mountains. A major goddess in North India, particularly in the Vindhyachal region near Varanasi. Represents the power of the sacred geography and fierce protection. Associated with the slaying of Mahishasura.

Attributes

Mountain dwellingProtectionVictoryFierce mother

Symbols

MountainLionTrishulaSword
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Vindhyavāsinyai Namaḥ
Vindhyavāsinī Stotram

Festivals

NavaratriVindhyavasini Jayanti

Scriptures

Devī MāhātmyaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

Uttar Pradesh (Vindhyachal)North IndiaMadhya Pradesh

Iconography

Similar to Durga: riding lion, holding weapons. Associated with the Vindhya mountain range. Often depicted with eight arms.