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'''Modheshwari ({{lang-gu|મોઢેશ્વરી}})''' is an aspect of |
'''Modheshwari ({{lang-gu|મોઢેશ્વરી}})''' is an aspect of the devi [[Parvati]] or [[Durga]]. She is the [[Kuladevata|clan deity]] of the [[Modh]] community of [[Gujarat]]. |
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==Mythological |
==Mythological story== |
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| ⚫ | It is believed that the demon Karnat was creating havoc in the region by disturbing the [[Brahmin]]s during their prayers. Seeking protection from the demon, all the saints went to the goddess Parvati. On hearing their grievances, she was angry and started throwing fire from her mouth, which gave birth to an aspect of her known as Modheshwari. This incarnation of the goddess has eighteen arms, each having a weapon, like trident and dagger.<ref>[http://modh-samaj.com/pragatya.htm]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | It is believed that demon Karnat was creating havoc in the region by disturbing the |
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==Iconography== |
==Iconography== |
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The goddess is depicted as having eighteen arms, each having a weapon, |
The goddess is depicted as having eighteen arms, each having a weapon, including a [[trishula]], [[khaḍga]], [[talwar]], [[kamandala]], [[shankha]], [[gada (mace)|gada]], [[pash (weapon)|pash]], [[dándá|danda]], [[damaru]]. |
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==Clan deity== |
==Clan deity== |
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She clan deity of [[Modh]] community, which consists of three groups Modh |
She is the clan deity of the [[Modh]] community, which consists of three groups: Modh [[Brahmin]]s, Modh [[Vaishya]] and Modh [[Kshatriya]] all of whom were residents of the Modheswara region (presently known as [[Modhera]]). |
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==Temples== |
==Temples== |
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Among the ancient |
Among the ancient temples of Modheswari, 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|url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=nxtnsT8CdZ4C&pg=PA112&dq=modheshwari&hl=en&sa=X&ei=9g20UeXVB4z9rAeP94GoCg&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=modheshwari&f=false}}</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 |
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>[http://modh-samaj.com/temples.htm Temples of Modheswar]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 03:36, 15 March 2014
Modheshwari (Template:Lang-gu) is an aspect of the devi Parvati or Durga. She is the clan deity of the Modh community of Gujarat.
Mythological story
It is believed that the demon Karnat was creating havoc in the region by disturbing the Brahmins during their prayers. Seeking protection from the demon, all the saints went to the goddess Parvati. On hearing their grievances, she was angry and started throwing fire from her mouth, which gave birth to an aspect of her known as Modheshwari. This incarnation of the goddess has eighteen arms, each having a weapon, like trident and dagger.[1]
Iconography
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
She is the clan deity of the Modh community, which consists of three groups: Modh Brahmins, Modh Vaishya and Modh Kshatriya all of whom were residents of the Modheswara region (presently known as Modhera).
Temples
Among the ancient temples of Modheswari, 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, Jhabua, Khedbrahma, Sinhore, Tera, Ujjain and Vadodara.[4]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b Gujarat State Gazetteers: Mehsana - Page xxiv
- ^ a b Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India, Volume 2 By Manohar Sajnani. 2001. p. 112.
- ^ Temples of Modheswar