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Durga

Goddess Durga is a principal form of Shakti described as a warrior goddess and a protective mother. Durga is a predominant and the most beloved goddess in Hinduism and also considered as the supreme mother.

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Goddesses in

pre-Vedic India

India had a civilization that we now call the Indus Valley Civilization. The people of that era recognized the concept of Earth goddess, which was closely linked with fertility.

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Goddesses in
Buddhism

The Buddhist pantheon has several female Buddhas, female bodhisattvas, historical people such as lineage founders, and dharma protectors.

 

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pre-Vedic

Goddesses have been venerated in Indian culture since ancient times. The people of that era recognized the concept of an Earth goddess, which was closely linked with fertility. 

Jainism

While Jain prayers tend to reflect the virtues of the Tirthankaras, celestial beings such as devis or devas are also said to influence the Universe before going on the cycle of rebirth.

Sanamahism

It is an ethnic religion practiced by the Meithi people of Manipur, India. It is also known as Meiteism or Lainingthouism and is a polytheistic religion named after the God Lainingthou Sanamahi. 

Bathouism

Bathou is an ethnic religion practiced by the Boros, an ethnic tribal community from Assam, India. The worship of the sijou plant is a unique aspect of Boros' religious rites.

Ahom

The Ahom people of Assampractice the Ahom religion. Three priestly clans were among those who immigrated to Assam in 1228 and carried their rituals, practices, and scriptures with them. 

Bon

The Bon religion is an indigenous shamanistic faith that has its roots in the Himalayas, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and India. It existed before Buddhism was introduced to Tibet. 

Karbi

The Karbis or Mikir are an ethnic group in Northeast India. They worship various deities.

Hinduism

Hinduism, which has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, is one of the oldest religions in existence. It is a complex with varied theological and philosophical traditions. 

Buddhism

The Buddhist pantheon has several female Buddhas, female bodhisattvas, historical people such as lineage founders, and dharma protectors.

Sarnaism

Sarnaism is an ethnic religion that draws its foundation on worship at the sacred groves known as Sarna in the states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. 

Kiratism

Kirat Mundum, often known as Kiratism, is a shamanic folk religion practiced by the Kirati ethnic groups of Nepal, Sikkim, and the northern part of West Bengal.

Donyi-Polo

In Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, the Tani and other Tibeto-Burman ethnic groups practice this religion with a strong cultural foundation. They honor spirits and nature. 

Kalasha

The Kalash are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group that live in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region. They practice the traditional religion, which incorporates Animism, Ancestor worship, and Vedic Hinduism. 

Catholicism in India

Christianity has a long history in India, dating back to the arrival of the apostle Thomas in the first century AD. 

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