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Anapurna

Anapurna

9.9
A Hindu goddess who gives food to people
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • The image of Anapurna is often depicted holding a bowl of food, symbolizing nourishment and generosity.

Examples

  • Stories of Anapurna are central to many Hindu festivals celebrating prosperity and sustenance.

  • Did you know that Anapurna is considered the goddess of nourishment?

  • Pilgrims traveled to the temple to offer thanks to Anapurna for the season’s abundant harvest.

  • The temple dedicated to Anapurna attracts many pilgrims every year.

  • Pilgrims traveled to the temple to offer thanks to Anapurna for the season’s abundant harvest.

  • Stories of Anapurna are central to many Hindu festivals celebrating prosperity and sustenance.

  • The image of Anapurna is often depicted holding a bowl of food, symbolizing nourishment and generosity.

Synonyms

Parvati
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  • Literature
11 9.9

A Hindu mother goddess who is Shiva's wife and gives wealth and family happiness

highlights food and nourishment specifically rather than the broad goddess role
Annapurna
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  • Literature
9.9

A Hindu goddess who gives food and helps people have enough to eat

is the broader goddess of plenty rather than only a food provider

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Anapurna is a Hindu goddess whose name comes from the Sanskrit parts anna 'food' and purna 'full', so her name literally means 'giver of food' and she is honoured as a bringer of nourishment.