Bhavānī (also known as Bhāvya, Tulajā, Turajā, Tvarita, Aṃbā, Jagadambā and Aṃbē) She is a form of Parashakti who is worshiped in Maharashtra by Agris of Bhoir, and also by Rajputs of North Gujarat, Northern Karnataka, Western Rajasthan and Punjab.[2] Bhavani translates to "giver of life", meaning the power of nature or the source of creative energy. She is considered to be a mother who provides to her devotees and also plays the role of dispensing justice by killing Asuras.

Bhavani

Goddess of Power, justice, Motherhood and Emotions



Bhavānī, with eight arms, riding on her mount lion

DevanagariभवानीAffiliationParvati, Devi, Adi Parashakti, Mahādevī, Durga, ShaktiAbodeDevī LōkWeaponBow and arrow, sword, mace, discus, conch shell,MountTiger/LionConsortBhava (Shiva)[1]

Bhavani was the protective patron deity of the Maratha King Shivaji, in whose veneration he dedicated his sword, Bhavani Talwar. Many Marathi folk stories celebrate her. Shivaji's mother was said to be a great devotee of Bhavani. The town of Tuljapur in Maharashtra is the location of the annual Tulja Bhavani fair during Navaratri (September to October), and home to the Tulja Bhavani Temple which dates to the 12th century. The temple contains a granite icon of the goddess, one metre (approximately 3 feet) in height, with eight arms holding weapons and the head of the slain demon Mahishasura.[citation needed