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Shree Dhandai Devi (Adi Shakti) | |
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Clan Deity of Marathi Bramhin & Kshatriya Peoples, Mother Goddess & Guardian of Mhasdi in Sakri Taluka in Maharashtra, | |
Sanskrit transliteration | śrī dhanadā'ī mātā |
Devanagari | श्री धनदाई माता |
Affiliation | Adi Shakti, Mahasaraswati, Durga, Mahishasuramardini, Chandi, Kali, Grāmadevatā, Tutelary deity, Kuladevata |
Abode | Kulswamini Shree Dhandai Devi (Adi Shakti) Mandir |
Mantra | सिद्धी बुद्धिप्रदे देवी, भुक्तिमुक्ति प्रदायिनी ।। मंत्र, यंत्र, मूर्ती सदा देवि, धनदाई नमोस्तुते ।। |
Weapon | Red Trident ( Front Right Hand), Yellow Trident (Front Left Hand), Fire Torch/Mashaal (Back Right Hand), Sword with Lemon (Back Left Hand) |
Mount | Mahishasura (a buffalo demon) |
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The devotees throng the temple on all occasions of Navaratri and Chaitri Navratra to worship and celebrate. It is believed that the Goddess has magical powers.
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