Ashtanayika

According to Hindu mythology, ‘Ashtanayika’ are the eight companions of Goddess Durga (Chandi). They are: 1) Mangala 2) Vijaya 3) Bhadra 4) Jayanti 5) Aparajita 6) Nandini 7) Narsimhi (Narsinghi) 8) Koumari [1][2][3]

External links

http://www.barishachandipuja.com/ ( The website in Bengali language displays the image of Goddesss Chandi together with her eight eternal companions)

References

  1. ↑ 1) Bangala Bhasar Abhidhaan ( Dictioanary of the Bengali Language) Shishu Sahitya Samsad Pvt Ltd. 32A, APC Road, Kolakata – 700009, Volume 1, p.151. (ed. 1994)
  2. ↑ Manorama Year Book (Bengali edition)Malyala Manorama Pvt. Ltd., 32A, APC Road, Kolkata- 700 009(ed.2012), p.153
  3. ↑ http://belurmath.org/kids_section/eight-companions-of-the-mother/
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