Gauri
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A Hindu goddess who brings purity, kindness, and good fortune
- proper noun
- Literature
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- Gauri, Gauri, the queen in danger!
- says Gauri
Examples
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On the eighth day, the Hindus honor Maha Gauri, meaning tremendously white.
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Gauri, Gauri, the queen in danger!
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Many devotees offer prayers to Gauri during the festival of Navaratri to seek her blessings.
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In many temples, Gauri is depicted alongside her husband, Lord Shiva, as a symbol of family and harmony.
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The image of Gauri is often adorned with flowers and colorful decorations to celebrate her beauty and grace.
Synonyms
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A goddess in Hinduism who stands for purity and shining beauty
highlights prosperity and a link to Parvati rather than focusing on beauty
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Gauri comes from the old Sanskrit word gaura, which means 'white' or 'shining'. So, thinking of her as a bright, fair goddess makes it easy to remember why she is linked with 'purity' and blessings like prosperity.