In Hinduism, Shakti is an aspect of Devi, and a personification of God as the Divine Mother who represents the active, dynamic principles of feminine power. In Shaktism, Shakti is worshiped as the Supreme Being. Alternatively, in other Hindu traditions, Shakti represents the power of God, called Vishnu or Shiva. For Vaishnavites, God's power or Shakti is Lakshmi. For Shaivites, God's power is Parvati
Shakti Peeths
There are 51 important centres of Shakti worship located in the Indian sub-continent, most of which are located in India and Nepal, the only Hindu Kingdom of the world but some in neighbouring Bangladesh, Tibet and even Pakistan. These are called Shakti Peethas
2006-10-12 21:30:32
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answered by ☺♥? 6
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shaktipeeth: (seat of strength) to celebrate India's 'nuclear renaissance', proposed by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad
2006-10-13 04:30:56
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answered by Anonymous
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