narayani
narayani Lexical Profile
• noun
A major river in Nepal, also known as the Gandaki River, which flows through the Himalayas and serves as a significant left-bank tributary of the Ganges in India.
In Hindu mythology, a title or epithet used to refer to the Goddess Lakshmi (the consort of Lord Vishnu) or the Goddess Durga, representing supreme divine feminine power.
"During the vibrant festival of Navaratri, devotees chanted sacred hymns in praise of the goddess Narayani."
A former administrative zone in the central-southern region of Nepal, named after the prominent river that flowed through it.
"Historically, the Narayani Zone was renowned for encompassing the biodiverse Chitwan National Park."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Sanskrit नारायणी (Nārāyaṇī), the feminine form of Nārāyaṇa (a principal name of the Hindu god Vishnu). It historically signifies his consort or the divine feminine energy.
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