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SHAILAPUTRI
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The embodiment of the power of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, she rides a bull and carries a trident and a lotus in her two hands.
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She is the one who practices devout austerity. Filled with bliss and happiness, she is the way to emancipation - Moksha.
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She is the apostle of bravery; she rides a lion, and has ten arms. She drives away all evildoers and demoniac incarnation.
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KUSHMANDA |
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Seated on a lion, she has a magnanimous presence, and possesses eight arms. Her abode is the Solar region. |
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She is the Goddess of Fire. She has four arms and three eyes. She rides a lion. |
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KATYAYANI |
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The chosen goddess of Vrindavan, she is alluring in her golden form. She has four arms and three eyes, she is seated on a lion.
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KAALRATRI |
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This four-armed form rides an ass. She dissipates darkness from amidst her devotees, and bestows freedom from fear and adversity.
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MAHAGAURI |
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She is like an eight-year-old girl. She is intelligent and peaceful, possesses three eyes and four arms, and uses the bull as her vehicle.
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SIDDHIDATRI |
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The bestower of accomplishments, this manifestation is worshipped as one blessed with glory. Seated on a lotus, she has four arms. |
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