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Bhumi Devi

deity earth Hindu single tradition · 1

Bhumi Devi is the earth goddess in Hinduism, who is protected by Shiva holding Ganga to prevent her destruction when the river descends to earth.

When

First attested
1000 BCE
Attested period
-1000 – 500
Historical notes
Mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana in the context of Ganga's descent.

Relationships

co occurs with
Ganga, Himavat, Menavati

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Ganga (goddess)

Source passages

“held safely by Shiva on his head, to prevent the destruction of Bhumi Devi (the earth goddess).”

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