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worship accepted by Shaivas. She is a phase of the mother-divinity who for so many worshippers is nearer and
dearer than the far-off and impersonal Shiva...".[13]

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[2] Dowson, John (2003). Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History. :Kessinger Publishing. pp.196.
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[3] McDaniel p.148
[4] Radice, William (2001). Myths and Legends of India. :Viking Penguin Books Ltd.. pp.1308. 9780670049370.
[5] Tate, Karen (2005). Sacred Places of Goddess: 108 Destinations. :CCC Publishing. pp.194. 1888729112.
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[9] McLean p. 66
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[11] Coomaraswamy, Ananda K.; Sister Nivedita (2003). Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists. :Kessinger Publishing. pp.32430.
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[13] Coomaraswamy, Ananda K.; Sister Nivedita (2003). Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists. :Kessinger Publishing. pp.330.
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[14] McDaniel (2002) p.55-57

Offering Flowers, Feeding Skulls: Popular Goddess Worship in West Benegal By June McDaniel, Published
2004, Oxford University Press, US, 368 pages, ISBN 0195167902
Hindu Mythology, Vedic and Puranic By W. J. Wilkins, 2004, Kessinger Publishing, 428 pages, ISBN
0766188817 (First published: 1882)
Making Virtuous Daughters and Wives: An Introduction to Women's Brata Rituals in Bengali Folk Religion By
June McDaniel, Published 2002, SUNY Press, 144 pages, ISBN 0791455653

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