Jala Pyakhan ( Harisiddhi Jatra ) March 3,1988 Part 2 Video by Ter Ellingson & Linda lltis

Описание: Thanks Ter Ellingson & Linda lltis
Video by Ter Ellingson & Linda lltis
According to the Hindu econography, the goddess Harisiddhi has 4 hands, each carrying Damaru, Kamandal, Khadga and Kalash. As the recognition of Bhairab, Harisiddhi and Kumari, three clay-pots full of water are set in the temple towards west direction. The goddess is also renowned as Tri-Shakti, Tri-Devi, Maheswori, Amba Maa, Baishnavi and Jagdamba. According to the main priest, the goddess Harisiddhi is the creator of the world. She created Bhairab and Kumari with her miracle power. So, she is also known as Tri-Shakti (three powered) goddess. According to Devi-Puran, though the goddess is imageless, still with her miracle power, it has been believed that she possess image and she accepts the public prayers if it is done with holy-mind and blesses people according to their wish.


The goddess Harsiddhi is regarded as the creator of the world and also known as Tri-Shakti (three powered) goddess. It is said that the goddess has miracle power there. Five animals He-buffalo, goat, sheep, duck and a pair of fish are sacrificed to start the traditional dance in the temple complex and hot blood is offered to the goddesses. The ancient temple at Harisiddhi is popular for its traditional rituals .

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