Bhairavī
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Bhairavi () is a Hindu goddess, described as one of the Mahāvidyas, the ten avatars of the mother goddess. She is the consort of Bhairava (a form of Shiva).
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Within Vinony's link graph, Bhairavī is referenced by 142 other articles, and connects out to Matrikas, Mahavidya and Indrāṇī.
Vinony files it under Forms of Parvati, Hindu goddesses and Mahavidyas.
Its subject is documented across 26 Wikipedia language editions.
Key facts
- Deity.name
- Bhairavi
- Deity.type
- Hindu
- Deity.image
- Goddess Bhairavi.jpg
- Deity.caption
- A lithograph of Bhairavi
- Deity.affiliation
- Parvati, Adishakti, Mahavidya, Mother Goddess, Mahakali
- Deity.abode
- Mount Kailash and Manidvipa
- Deity.mantra
- Om Hasaim Hasakarim Hasaim Bhairavyay Namo Namah
- Deity.mount
- Lotus
- Deity.god_of
- Goddess of Kundalini
- Deity.member_of
- The Ten Mahavidyas
- Deity.weapon
- Trishula, Khaṭvāṅga, Sword, Kapala, Sickle and Damru
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- Bhairavi
- worshipped by
- Hinduism
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Etymology
- Iconography
- Legend
- See also
- Notes
- References
Bhairavi () is a Hindu goddess, described as one of the Mahāvidyas, the ten avatars of the mother goddess. She is the consort of Bhairava (a form of Shiva).
== Etymology == The name Bhairavi means "terrifying" or "awe-inspiring".
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