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{{short description|The Queen of the Universe in Hinduism}}
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{{Infobox deity<!--Bharatpedia:WikiProject Hindu mythology-->
| type = Hindu
| type = Hindu
| image = Devi Bhuvaneswari at Parashakthi Temple.jpg
| image = Devi Bhuvaneswari at Parashakthi Temple.jpg
| caption =  
| caption = An idol of Bhuvaneswari at Parashakthi Temple
| name = Bhuvaneshvari
| name = Bhuvaneshvari
| Devanagari = भुवनेश्वरी
| Devanagari = भुवनेश्वरी
| Sanskrit_transliteration = ''Bhuvaneśvarī''
| Sanskrit_transliteration = ''Bhuvaneśvarī''
| affiliation = [[Adi Parashakti]], [[Parabrahman]], [[Durga]], [[Mahavidya]], [[Parvati]]
| affiliation = {{bulleted list|[[Brahman]]|[[Shakti]]|[[Mahadevi]]|[[Parvati]]|[[Bhavani]]|[[Durga]]}}
| god_of = The Highest form of [[Adi Parashakti]]
| god_of = One of the Highest Forms of [[Mahadevi]] and [[Creator deity|Para Brahman]] in [[Shaktism]]
| abode = [[Manidvipa]]
| abode = [[Manidvipa]]
| mantra = II bhūvanēşī mahāmāyā sūryāmandalārūpīnī I I namanī varadhām sūddhām kāmākhyārūpīnī şīva II
| consort = [[Shiva]] as Bhuvneshwarā
| consort = [[Shiva]] as Bhuvaneshwara
| weapon = [[Noose]], [[goad]]
| weapon = Ankusa
| member_of = The Ten [[Mahavidyas]]
| member_of = The Ten [[Mahavidyas]]
| texts = [[Devi Bhagavata Purana]]
| mount = [[Lion]]
| festivals = [[Navaratri]],
Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti, Adi-Puram
}}
}}
'''Bhuvaneshvari''' ('''Bhuvaneshwari'''; [[Sanskrit]]: भुवनेश्वरी, [[Kannada]]: ಭುವನೇಶ್ವರಿ [[IAST]]: ''Bhuvaneśvarī'') is the fourth amongst the ten [[Mahavidya]] goddesses in [[Hinduism]], and an aspect of ''[[Parvati]]'' as elements of the physical [[cosmos]] in giving shape to the creation of the World.
'''Bhuvaneshvari''' ([[Sanskrit]]: भुवनेश्वरी, [[IAST]]: ''Bhuvaneśvarī'') is a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] goddess. She is the fourth amongst the ten [[Mahavidya]] goddesses in [[Shaktism]], and one of the highest aspects of [[Mahadevi]]. She is identified as form of Adi Parashakti in the ''[[Devi Bhagavata Purana]]''.
 
She is also known as [[Adi Parashakti]], i.e. one of the earliest forms of [[Shakti]]. Her consort is [[Shiva|Bhuvaneswara]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The word Bhuvaneśwari is a [[sanskrit compounds|compound]] of the words ''Bhuvana Iśwari'', meaning "Goddess of the world" or "Queen of the universe", where the worlds are the ''tri-bhuvana'' or three regions of ''bhūḥ'' ([[Earth]]), ''bhuvaḥ'' ([[atmosphere]]) and ''svaḥ'' (Heavens).
The word Bhuvaneshvari is a [[sanskrit compounds|compound]] of the words ''Bhuvana Ishwari'', meaning "Goddess of the world" or "Queen of the universe", where the worlds are the ''tri-bhuvana'' or three regions of ''bhooḥ'' ([[Earth]]), ''bhoovaḥ'' ([[atmosphere]]) and ''svaḥ'' (Heavens).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sanskrit-lexicon.uni-koeln.de/scans/csl-apidev/servepdf.php?dict=MW&page=760 | title=MW Cologne Scan }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U6KSEAAAQBAJ&dq=goddess+bhuvaneshwari&pg=PT37 | title=The Sacred Sounds of Sri Vidya: The Secret to Manifesting Abundance | isbn=9798887498652 | last1=Rashinkar | first1=Vinita | date=6 October 2022 | publisher=Notion Press }}</ref>


==Legends==
==Legends==
According to Shaktism, during the beginning of time the [[Trimurti|Trideva]]s – [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]] and [[Rudra]] did not know who they were and what was their purpose. At this time a flying chariot appeared before them, and a heavenly voice directed them to board the chariot. As the [[Trimurti|Trideva]]s boarded the chariot and it started flowing with mind's speed and took them to a mysterious place, which was an island of gems surrounded by ocean of nectar and pristine [[wikt:sylvan|sylvan]] forests. As they stepped out of the chariot, the [[Trimurti|Trideva]]s were transformed into women, much to their astonishment. As they explored the island they came across an Imperial city protected by nine enclosures and guarded by fierce [[Bhairava]]s, [[Matrikas]], [[Kshetrapala]]s and [[Guardians of the directions|Dikpalas]]. As they entered the city they were amazed by its prosperity and soaring infrastructure and finally reached the Imperial Palace known as '''Chintamanigriha''', guarded by [[Yogini]]s. For this was Śrīpūra (alias Devipattana), the capital of Devi Bhuvaneshvari, the Empress of [[Manidvipa]], the abode of [[Adi Parashakti]]. When they entered the palace they witnessed Devi Bhuvaneshvari, the queen of all worlds.<ref>https://www.indiadivine.org/bhuvaneshwari-goddess-of-the-material-existence/</ref>
According to David Kinsley, there is an origin myth from a contemporary Hindi-language source that states that [[Surya]] created the [[Trailokya|three worlds]] after being offered [[Soma (drink)|Soma]] by Rishis and being empowered by [[Tripura Sundari]], the main Shakti of that time. After having empowered Surya to create the worlds, the goddess "assumed an appropriate form and pervaded and directed the triple world". This form of her became known as Bhuvaneshwari, meaning goddess of the world". This myth emphasises that Bhuvaneshwari is a form of Tripura Sundari.<ref name="Kinsley1997">{{cite book |last=Kinsley |first=David |date=18 August 1997 |title=Tantric Visions of the Divine Feminine: The Ten Mahavidyas |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Tantric_Visions_of_the_Divine_Feminine/B68wDwAAQBAJ |publisher=[[University of California Press]] |pages=129-131 |isbn=978-0-520-20499-7 |access-date=26 March 2025}}</ref>


Her complexion was red. She had three eyes, four arms, braided hair and was clad in red ornaments. She wore a garland of lotuses and Her body was anointed with red sandalwood paste. She held a goad and a noose with Her left hands, while her right hands displayed abhaya and varada [[mudras]]. She was decked with ornaments and wore a crown with a digit of crescent moon as crest jewel.
==Temples==
 
There are several temples dedicated to Bhuvaneshvari.
She was seated on the left lap of [[Shiva|Trayambaka Bhairava]], who was of white complexion, wore white garments and was decked with ornaments. His hair was matted and was decorated by a crescent moon and Ganga. He had five faces each with three-eyes, and four arms, holding a trident and a battle-axe while displaying varada and abhaya [[mudras]].
 
The Divine Couple was seated on '''Panchapretasana''', a throne which had [[Paramashiva]] as plank while [[Sadashiva]], [[Ishvara]], [[Rudra]], [[Vishnu]] and [[Brahma]] were five legs. They were being served by many [[Yogini]]s, some fanning them, some holding mirror, some offering [[betel]] leaves flavoured with [[camphor]], some offering a drink made by mixing honey, [[ghee]], wine and coconut water. Some were ready to dress Bhuvaneshvari's hair, some ready to do makeup, some busy stringing garlands while some singing and dancing to entertain Devi.


The [[Trimurti|Trideva]]s witnessed millions of universes each with their own [[Trimurti|Trideva]]s, in the sheen of Bhuvaneshvari's toe-nail. Some were getting created by [[Brahma]], some getting sustained by [[Vishnu]] while others getting annihilated by [[Rudra]].
Bhuvaneshwari is revered as the state goddess of [[Karnataka]]. This temple is a  historical place and known as Bhuvaneshwari temple. It is in Bhuvanagiri, Siddapur taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.


Bhuvaneshvari enlightened the [[Trimurti|Trideva]]s with Her greatness. Trayambaka is [[Brahman]] while Bhuvaneshvari is [[Shakti|Brahmashakti]]. Though they appear distinct, both are of the nature of one another. Trayambaka is [[Purusha|Adipurusha]] while Bhuvaneshvari is [[Prakriti|Mulaprakriti]]. To help Trayambaka perform his three-fold Lila, Bhuvaneshvari has created three forms of him- [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]] and [[Rudra]]. Thus, [[Trimurti|Trideva]]s are forms of Trayambaka. Thereafter Bhuvaneshvari gave her shaktis. First [[Saraswati]] to [[Brahma]]. Further Devi said "Oh [[Brahma]] , take this [[Saraswati]], She will be your cosort. Create a new world by Her powers." Then after she gave [[Lakshmi]] to [[Vishnu]] and said "[[Lakshmi]] will be your eternal consort and will accompany you in your earthly incarnations." "Oh Lord [[Rudra]] ,you are the perfect incarnation of Sriman [[Shiva|Bhuvaneshwara]], you and [[Shiva|Bhuvaneshwara]] are one and the same, hence your consort will be the perfect incarnation of mine. Take this beautiful [[Kali| Mahakali/Uma]]. She is my perfect incarnation. I and [[Kali|Mahakali]] are same. She will be the lone power beneath all tasks of creation , sustainance and destruction . She will be renowed as Durga , Bhavani , Chandika and Yognidra and Mahamaya. Only She will delude as well as liberate the Jivas of the material realm. She will be the slayer of asuras and upkeeper of dharma .” Tridev then departed to their respective places.
* Bhuvaneshwari is revered as the state goddess of [[Karnataka]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}} Bhuvaneshwari temple is in [[Virupaksha Temple]] complex where [[Aluru Venkata Rao]] went [[Hampi]] and performed pooja. A statue of the goddess is under construction in the capital [[Bengaluru]].
 
* A powerful shrine of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari established by Sri Sri [[Santhananda]] Swamiji is located at Pudukkottai, TamilNadu (https://www.sribhuvaneshwari.org/)
[[Brahma]] with [[Saraswati]] created an cosmic egg and [[Rudra]] with [[Parvati|Uma]] split it, exposing the [[Pancha Bhoota]]s. [[Brahma]] with [[Saraswati]] fashioned the universe from [[Pancha Bhoota]]s, and [[Vishnu]] and [[Lakshmi]] sustain it. At the end [[Rudra]] with [[Kali]] will annihilate the universe so that [[Brahma]] and [[Saraswati]] can start afresh.
* A dedicated temple of Bhuvaneshvari Devi known as Anchumana Devi Temple [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Anchumana+Temple+Rd,+Padivattom,+Edappally,+Ernakulam,+Kerala+682024,+India/@10.0131607,76.2274528,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x3b080d069a54b5a1:0x936bd3c4cde77b03!2m2!1d76.3098752!2d10.0131743?entry=ttu] is located at [[Anchumana, India|Ernakulam]] in [[kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anchumana Devi Temple|url=https://anchumanadevitemple.com/|access-date=2024-05-15|archive-date=2025-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250209105724/https://anchumanadevitemple.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
* A dedicated temple of Bhuvaneshvari Devi is located at [[Gondal, India|Gondal]] in [[Gujarat]] which was established in 1946.<ref>[http://www.mygondal.com/city_info/bhuvaneshwari_mandir.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427105916/http://www.mygondal.com/city_info/bhuvaneshwari_mandir.html|date=2016-04-27}} [[Images of Bhuvaneshwari temple of Gondal]]</ref>
Once, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva were involved in an argument about who is the most powerful and supreme of the three. Their debate became so intense that it disturbed the peace of the heavens and worried the Gods. That was when the beautiful Goddess stepped in to intervene and cease the dispute. She took the Trinity of Gods to her idyllic abode and led them to her beautiful chamber. There, Goddess Bhuvaneshwari enlightens them that she is the creator of the entire universe as it is created out of her and ends in her. She is responsible for protecting it from devils. She has created many elements and gave life to all the Gods, sages and all living beings.<br>
* In North America, Bhuvaneshvari is worshipped at [[Parashakthi Temple]] in Pontiac, Michigan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parashakthitemple.org/bhuvanehswari.aspx |title=Welcome to Parashakthi (Eternal Mother) Amman Temple, Pontiac, Michigan, USA |publisher=Parashakthitemple.org |access-date=2012-03-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326075342/http://www.parashakthitemple.org/bhuvanehswari.aspx |archive-date=2012-03-26 }}</ref>
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* In Sydney, Australia, Bhuvaneshvari is worshipped at Shri Shiva Mandir in Minto, NSW.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shri Shiva Temple|url=http://shrishivamandir.com.au/|access-date=2020-06-14|website=shrishivamandir.com.au}}</ref>
She had also created many worlds, such as Satyalok, where Lord Brahma lives. It is the most supreme place of all the worlds where the inhabitants are free of life and death cycle. Then Taplok came into being, where the soul, including the body, resides. The inhabitants there wait for Satyalok to take shape. Gyanlok then was formed where the place had the presence of ascetics who were the inhabitants. Maharlok came into being where after the harsh penances, the sages and ascetics have a place to live. The sages who live in that place has the power equal to Gods. That is why all the sages live in that place. Then comes Anandlok, which is Swarglok, which is the residence of Gods and virtuous beings. Next, Bhuvarlok was formed where the sun and planets are positioned. After Bhuvarlok came Bhulok, where mortal and other living beings live.<br>
* There is nearly 800 to 1000 year old Bhuvaneshwari.temple located on banks of River Krishna opposite side of [[Shreekshetra Audumbar]] at Bhuwaneshwar Wadi at Village [[Bhilawadi]], [[Palus, Maharashtra|Taluka-Palus]], [[Sangli district|District-Sangli]], State-Maharashtra, Pincode-416303<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhuvaneshwari Temple |url=https://in.worldorgs.com/catalog/bhilawadi/golf-course/bhuvaneshwari-temple}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhuvaneshwari Bhilwadi |url=https://bhuvneshwaribhilwadi.blogspot.com/2010/09/bhuvaneshwari-devi.html}}</ref>
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The worlds beneath Earth came into being, the first being Atal Lok in which it is the home of revelry and all the wealth of the planets in accumulated there. Then came Vital Lok, where the beings of the earth stay there to mine gold and other elements. Just like Atal Lok, Vital Lok is centred on earthly riches. Then through King Bali, the king of demons, Sutal Lok came into being. Talatal Lok came into existence and below that, Mahatal was created in which it is Naaglok, the home of all serpents and snake girls. Further down below is the realm of demons and monsters, named Rasatal. Finally, below all the worlds, then originated Patal Lok where Vasuki, the King of snakes lives. This is the foundation of all the other realms.<br>
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Then, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahadev witnessed millions of universes each with their own person, in the sheen of Bhuvaneshwari&apos;s toe-nail. Some were getting created by Brahma, some getting sustained by Vishnu while others getting annihilated by Rudra. Bhuvaneshwari enlightened the Tridevas with Her greatness.<br>
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==Temples==
[[File:Bhuvaneshvari.jpg|thumb|Bhuvaneshvari. Consort – [[Shiva]]]]
[[File:Bhubaneshwari Janbazar Sammilito Kali Puja Samiti Arnab Dutta 2011.jpg|thumb|upright|Bhuvaneshvari worshipped with other Mahavidyas in a [[Kali Puja]] pandal in [[Kolkata]].]]
There are several temples dedicated to '''Bhuvaneshwari''' across [[India]]. In South India most of the [[Srividhya]] tradition upasaka worship her. In [[Kerala]] she is also popular among [[Shakta]]s.
* There is a temple dedicated to Bhuvaneshwari Amman in Coimbatore at Nanvur Piruvu, Vadavalli, Coimbatore
* A [[Shakti Peethas|Shakti Peetha]] is located in [[Nainativu|Nainativu (Manipallavam)]] – off the shore of the [[Jaffna Peninsula]] in Northern [[Sri Lanka]].
She is worshipped as the patron goddess of [[Bhubaneswar]] and by [[Utkala Brahmins]] of [[Odisha]].
* [[File:Bhuvaneshwari Goddess.jpg|thumb|298x298px|Annual Bhuvaneshwari Puja at Chandannagar, India (2018)]]A [[Nata mandir|Natmandir]] dedicated to the goddess can be found in Hatkhola [[Chandannagar]] where the goddess is worshipped annually for a month in the month of [[Shraavana|Sravan]]. Here the image of the goddess is built in traditional Bengali style flanked by [[Shiva]] and other gods.
* Another temple dedicated to Bhuvaneshwari is located in [[Pudukkottai]], Tamil Nadu.
* A small shrine is also dedicated to her inside [[Jagannath Temple, Puri]] and Devi [[Subhadra]] is worshipped as Bhuvaneshwari.
* The [[Samaleswari]] shrine and [[Cuttack Chandi Temple]] in [[Odisha]] two are dedicated to her.
* The oldest temple of Maa Bhuvaneshwari devi is located at Gunja, ta: visnagar, dist: mehsana, north gujarat . Where the function of Mataji’s palli held on the auspicious occasion ( Aatham of Navratri).
* A dedicated temple of Bhuvaneshwari Devi is located at [[Gondal, India|Gondal]] in [[Gujarat]] which was established in 1946.<ref>[http://www.mygondal.com/city_info/bhuvaneshwari_mandir.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427105916/http://www.mygondal.com/city_info/bhuvaneshwari_mandir.html |date=2016-04-27 }} [[Images of Bhuvaneshwari temple of Gondal]]</ref>
*Nochipra Bhagavathy-Kshetram temple located at Westhill, Calicut in Kerala is a 900+ years old temple where the main deity is ''Bhuvaneshwari Amma'', the divine mother. ''Bhuvana Iśwari'', meaning "Goddess of the worlds" or "Queen of the universe" where the worlds are the ''tri-bhuvana'' or three regions of ''bhūḥ'' (earth), ''bhuvaḥ'' (atmosphere) and ''svaḥ'' (heavens). In this most loved form ''Bhuvaneshwari Amma'' becomes the provider and grants everything in abundance to her devotees and is capable of turning any situations per her wishes.
* The [[Kamakhya Temple]] houses a Bhuvaneshwari shrine.
* Bhuvaneshvari Amma is also known to be the devate of Karnataka or the kannadamma and the Bhuvaneshvari temple at Historical city of [[Badami]] is one of the oldest temple.
* There is a temple dedicated to Bhubaneshwari Devi, situated in the small town of Jamshedpur, at a place called Telco. Locals believe the temple to be quite powerful, and the temple sees devotees making promises of sarees to the Goddess, in return for granting their prayers. A powerful temple of Bhuvaneshwari Amma is situated in choorakkodu, Adoor near Vellakulangara.
* There is a temple dedicated to Bhubaneshwari Devi, situated at the bank of the river Krishna at [[Bhilawadi]] in [[Sangli]] district of [[Maharashtra]].
[[File:Wood Carvings Lion Ride Bekhli Kullu Himachal Dec17 D72 4611.jpg|thumb|left|{{QI seal|15px}} Bhuvaneshwari riding on a lion, Bekhli. Dec '17]]
* In Northern India, Mathura the city of Krishna also has a centuries-old "Bhuvneshwari MahaVidhya" temple just opposite to Krishna Janmbhoomi.
* One more Temple in Maharashtra, Shri shetra Audumber, Sangli district.
* In Bekhli village, [[Kullu]] district, [[Himachal Pradesh]], there is a dedicated temple to Devi Bhuvneshwari where she is known as Mata Bhuvneshwari Jagannathi.  The temple is constructed of wood with carvings on the exterior.  Fairs are held there in respect to the deity twice a year.
* At Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, there is a small temple dedicated to Maa Bhuvaneshwari.
* In North America, Bhuvaneshwari is worshipped at [[Parashakthi Temple]] in Pontiac, Michigan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parashakthitemple.org/bhuvanehswari.aspx |title=Welcome to Parashakthi (Eternal Mother) Amman Temple, Pontiac, Michigan, USA |publisher=Parashakthitemple.org |access-date=2012-03-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326075342/http://www.parashakthitemple.org/bhuvanehswari.aspx |archive-date=2012-03-26 }}</ref>
* In Sydney, Australia, Bhuvaneshwari is worshipped at [http://shrishivamandir.com.au/ Shri Shiva Mandir] in Minto, NSW.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shri Shiva Temple|url=http://shrishivamandir.com.au/|access-date=2020-06-14|website=shrishivamandir.com.au}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* ''[[Devi]]''
* [[Devi]]
* [[Mahavidya]]
* [[Lingaraja Temple]]
* [[Pattambalam]]
* [[Lingaraj Temple]]
* [[Siddapura, Uttara Kannada|Bhuvaneshwari Temple Siddapur, Uttarakannada]]


==References==
==References==
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
* ''Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses'' by David Frawley
* {{cite book |title=Hindu Goddesses: Vision of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Traditions |isbn=81-208-0379-5 |first=David |last=Kinsley|date=1987 |publisher=Motilal Banarsidass }}
*''Hindu Goddesses: Vision of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Traditions'' ({{ISBN|81-208-0379-5}}) by David Kinsley
 
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Bhuvaneshvari
One of the Highest Forms of Mahadevi and Para Brahman in Shaktism
Member of The Ten Mahavidyas
An idol of Bhuvaneswari at Parashakthi Temple
Devanagariभुवनेश्वरी
Sanskrit transliterationBhuvaneśvarī
Affiliation
AbodeManidvipa
WeaponNoose, goad
MountLion
TextsDevi Bhagavata Purana
FestivalsNavaratri, Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti, Adi-Puram
ConsortShiva as Bhuvneshwarā

Bhuvaneshvari (Sanskrit: भुवनेश्वरी, IAST: Bhuvaneśvarī) is a Hindu goddess. She is the fourth amongst the ten Mahavidya goddesses in Shaktism, and one of the highest aspects of Mahadevi. She is identified as form of Adi Parashakti in the Devi Bhagavata Purana.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The word Bhuvaneshvari is a compound of the words Bhuvana Ishwari, meaning "Goddess of the world" or "Queen of the universe", where the worlds are the tri-bhuvana or three regions of bhooḥ (Earth), bhoovaḥ (atmosphere) and svaḥ (Heavens).[1][2]

Legends[edit | edit source]

According to David Kinsley, there is an origin myth from a contemporary Hindi-language source that states that Surya created the three worlds after being offered Soma by Rishis and being empowered by Tripura Sundari, the main Shakti of that time. After having empowered Surya to create the worlds, the goddess "assumed an appropriate form and pervaded and directed the triple world". This form of her became known as Bhuvaneshwari, meaning goddess of the world". This myth emphasises that Bhuvaneshwari is a form of Tripura Sundari.[3]

Temples[edit | edit source]

There are several temples dedicated to Bhuvaneshvari.

Bhuvaneshwari is revered as the state goddess of Karnataka. This temple is a historical place and known as Bhuvaneshwari temple. It is in Bhuvanagiri, Siddapur taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "MW Cologne Scan".
  2. ↑ Rashinkar, Vinita (6 October 2022). The Sacred Sounds of Sri Vidya: The Secret to Manifesting Abundance. Notion Press. ISBN 9798887498652.
  3. ↑ Kinsley, David (18 August 1997). Tantric Visions of the Divine Feminine: The Ten Mahavidyas. University of California Press. pp. 129–131. ISBN 978-0-520-20499-7. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  4. ↑ "Anchumana Devi Temple". Archived from the original on 2025-02-09. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  5. ↑ [1] Archived 2016-04-27 at the Wayback Machine Images of Bhuvaneshwari temple of Gondal
  6. ↑ "Welcome to Parashakthi (Eternal Mother) Amman Temple, Pontiac, Michigan, USA". Parashakthitemple.org. Archived from the original on 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
  7. ↑ "Shri Shiva Temple". shrishivamandir.com.au. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  8. ↑ "Bhuvaneshwari Temple".
  9. ↑ "Bhuvaneshwari Bhilwadi".

Further reading[edit | edit source]

  • Kinsley, David (1987). Hindu Goddesses: Vision of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Traditions. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 81-208-0379-5.

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