Shailaputri

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Shailaputri is a Hindu goddess, revered as the first form of Navadurga and an embodiment of divine feminine energy and purity.

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Shailaputri canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Hindu goddess
Navadurga
embodiment of Shakti
form of Durga
goddess of purity
associatedChakra Muladhara chakra
associatedDirection east
associatedElement earth
associatedWithConcept beginnings of spiritual journey
root or foundation of spiritual practice
associatedWithFestival Navaratri
colorAssociated red in some traditions
embodies devotion
divine feminine energy
purity
steadfastness
formOf Durga
linked to: Goddess Durga

Parvati
linked to: Kamakshi
hasConsort Shiva
hasFather Himalaya
linked to: Himalayas
hasNameMeaning daughter of the mountain
holdsInLeftHand lotus
holdsInRightHand trident
iconographyFeature crescent moon on head in some depictions
seated on a bull or riding a bull
two-armed form
isAlsoKnownAs Hemavati in some traditions
Sati in her rebirth as Parvati
Shaila Putri
Shailaputra
mount bull
numberOfArms two
partOf Navadurga group of goddesses
positionInNavadurga first form of Navadurga
regionOfPrimaryVeneration India
reincarnationOf Sati
religion Hinduism
rides bull Nandi
linked to: Nandi bull
scripturalMention various Devi-related texts and Navadurga stotras
symbolizes strength rooted in simplicity
union of nature and divine
worshippedFor purity of mind
spiritual stability
strength and determination
worshippedOnDayOfNavaratri first day of Navaratri

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Navadurga hasPart Shailaputri
Navadurga day1Form Shailaputri