Vishalakshi
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Vishalakshi is a goddess referred to in the Devi Bhagavata as the goddess of Varanasi. The Devi Bhagavata was written during the 3rd and 4th centuries CE.
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When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 300
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in Devi Bhagavata (3rd-4th centuries CE) as goddess of Varanasi.
Relationships
- aspect of
- Śiva
- co occurs with
- Durga, Parvati, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Tulja Bhavani, Mahishasuramardini, Raktabija, Guhyakali, Navadurgas, Katyayani, Matangi, Bagalamukhi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Dakshinakalika, Smashanakalika, Ekajata, Ugratara, Taritni, Nilasarasvati, Jayadurga, Vashuli, Annapurna, Pratyangira
Mentioned by
- Durga
- Parvati
- Mahakali
- Bhadrakali
- Tulja Bhavani
- Mahishasuramardini
- Raktabija
- Guhyakali
- Navadurgas
- Katyayani
- Matangi
- Bagalamukhi
- Chhinnamasta
- Dhumavati
- Dakshinakalika
- Smashanakalika
and 8 more
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“The Devi Bhagavata written during the 3rd and 4th centuries CE refers to Annapurna as the goddess of Kanchipuram and Vishalakshi as the goddess of Varanasi.”
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