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'''Modheshwari Mata ({{langx|gu|મોઢેશ્વરી}})''' is an aspect of the ''[[devi]]'' [[Parvati]] or [[Mahakali]]. She is the [[Kuladevata|clan deity]] of the [[Modh]] community of [[Gujarat]]. |
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==Mythological story== |
==Mythological story== |
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==Clan deity== |
==Clan deity== |
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She is the clan deity of the [[Modh]] community, which consists of four groups: Brahmin [[Modh Brahmin's]], Patel [[Modh Patidar]] |
She is the clan deity of the [[Modh]] community, which consists of four groups: Brahmin [[Modh Brahmin's]], Patel [[Modh Patidar]], [[Modh Vaishya]], [[Modh Modi]] and [[Modh Kshatriya]] all of whom were residents of the Modhera region ([[Modhera]]). The Modh people reside in modern-day [[Gujarat]] and [[Rajasthan]]. A common surname of Modh Brahmins is [[Trivedi]].Modeshwari Mata is Kuldevi of Prime Minister [[Shri Narendra Modi]] |
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==Temples== |
==Temples== |
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Among the ancient temples of Goddess Modheshwari, one is located at Modhera,<ref name=m>Gujarat State Gazetteers: Mehsana - Page xxiv</ref> which gets its name from the goddess.<ref name=g>{{cite book|title=Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India, Volume 2 By Manohar Sajnani|year=2001|page=112|isbn=9788178350189|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nxtnsT8CdZ4C&dq=modheshwari&pg=PA112|last1=Sajnani|first1=Manohar}}</ref> The temple is located near the ruins of famous [[Sun Temple, Modhera|Sun Temple]], where another original place of worship is situated below the step-well.<ref name=g/> |
Among the ancient temples of Goddess Modheshwari, one is located at [[Modheshwari Temple, Modhera|Modhera]] ,<ref name=m>Gujarat State Gazetteers: Mehsana - Page xxiv</ref> which gets its name from the goddess.<ref name=g>{{cite book|title=Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India, Volume 2 By Manohar Sajnani|year=2001|page=112|isbn=9788178350189|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nxtnsT8CdZ4C&dq=modheshwari&pg=PA112|last1=Sajnani|first1=Manohar}}</ref> The temple is located near the ruins of famous [[Sun Temple, Modhera|Sun Temple]], where another original place of worship is situated below the step-well.<ref name=g/> |
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Another ancient temple is located at [[Chanasama]] in [[Patan, Gujarat|Patan]] [[taluka]] of Gujarat.<ref name=m/> |
Another ancient temple is located at [[Chanasama]] in [[Patan, Gujarat|Patan]] [[taluka]] of Gujarat.<ref name=m/> |
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There are notable temples of the devi in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Bharuch]], [[Bhavnagar]], [[Bhuj]], [[Jhabua]], [[Khedbrahma]], [[Sinhore]], [[Tera, Kutch|Tera]], [[Ujjain]] and [[Vadodara]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://modh-samaj.com/temples.htm |title=Temples of Modheswar |access-date=2013-06-09 |archive-date=2019-03-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320081617/http://modh-samaj.com/temples.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
There are notable temples of the devi in [[Ahmedabad]], [[Bharuch]], [[Bhavnagar]], [[Bhuj]], [[Himmatnagar]], [[Jhabua]], [[Khedbrahma]], [[Sinhore]], [[Tera, Kutch|Tera]], [[Ujjain]] and [[Vadodara]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://modh-samaj.com/temples.htm |title=Temples of Modheswar |access-date=2013-06-09 |archive-date=2019-03-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320081617/http://modh-samaj.com/temples.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 06:39, 1 November 2024
Modheshwari Mata (Gujarati: મોઢેશ્વરી) is an aspect of the devi Parvati or Mahakali. She is the clan deity of the Modh community of Gujarat.
Mythological story
[edit]It is believed that the demon Karnat was creating havoc in the region by disturbing the Brahmins and Vaishyas during their prayers. Seeking protection from the demon, the Brahmins and Vaishyas went together to the goddess Parvati Mata. On hearing their grievances, she became angry and a flame emerged from her mouth, which gave birth to an aspect of her known as Goddess Modheshwari. The Goddess slayed the demon and bestowed her blessings upon the Modh community. She promised to always protect those who worship her. This incarnation of the goddess has eighteen arms, each having a weapon; the most prominent being the trident.[1]
Iconography
[edit]The goddess is depicted as having eighteen arms, each having a weapon, including a trishula, khaḍga, talwar, kamandala, shankha, gada, pash, danda, damaru.
Clan deity
[edit]She is the clan deity of the Modh community, which consists of four groups: Brahmin Modh Brahmin's, Patel Modh Patidar, Modh Vaishya, Modh Modi and Modh Kshatriya all of whom were residents of the Modhera region (Modhera). The Modh people reside in modern-day Gujarat and Rajasthan. A common surname of Modh Brahmins is Trivedi.Modeshwari Mata is Kuldevi of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Temples
[edit]Among the ancient temples of Goddess Modheshwari, one is located at Modhera ,[2] which gets its name from the goddess.[3] The temple is located near the ruins of famous Sun Temple, where another original place of worship is situated below the step-well.[3]
Another ancient temple is located at Chanasama in Patan taluka of Gujarat.[2]
There are notable temples of the devi in Ahmedabad, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Himmatnagar, Jhabua, Khedbrahma, Sinhore, Tera, Ujjain and Vadodara.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Modheswari Ma's Pragatya". Archived from the original on 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2013-06-09.
- ^ a b Gujarat State Gazetteers: Mehsana - Page xxiv
- ^ a b Sajnani, Manohar (2001). Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India, Volume 2 By Manohar Sajnani. p. 112. ISBN 9788178350189.
- ^ "Temples of Modheswar". Archived from the original on 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2013-06-09.