Taleju
deity single tradition · 2
Taleju is a goddess believed to derive from Tripura Sundari, or a tantric manifestation of Durga. Her worship was introduced to the Kathmandu Valley by the Malla kings. The goddess's yantra was brought north during times of invasion.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 1300 CE
- Attested period
- 1300 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Worship introduced to Kathmandu Valley in the 14th century.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Mahishasuramardini, Shobha Bhagawati, Naxal Bhagawati, Chinnamasta Bhagawati, Palanchok Bhagawati, Kalinchowk Bhagwati, Bhagwati Bahal, Argha Bhagwati, Rana Ujeshwori Bhagwati, Bhadrakali
- syncretized with
- Tripura Sundari, Durga
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Taleju is considered a tantric form of Durga in her aspect as Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon. She is said to have appeared in the dream of King Mahendra Malla, instructing him to build her a temple in Kathmandu.”
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“Taleju, Bhaktapur”
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