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Rankini is a guardian deity, primarily worshipped in the eastern parts of India, including Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha. She is associated with protection, strength, fertility and prosperity.[1] [2] [3]
Description
Rankini is a demon goddess, revered by various tribal communities, especially the Bhumij tribe of eastern India.[4] [5] Her shrines are often found in remote jungles, reflecting her connection to nature and the wilderness.[6] She is typically represented by a naturally occurring stone, which is believed to symbolize her presence.[7]
References
- ^ Maity, Pradyot Kumar (1989). Human Fertility Cults and Rituals of Bengal: A Comparative Study. Abhinav Publications. ISBN 978-81-7017-263-5.
- ^ McDaniel, June (2012年02月01日). Making Virtuous Daughters and Wives: An Introduction to Women's Brata Rituals in Bengali Folk Religion. State University of New York Press. ISBN 978-0-7914-8765-5.
- ^ Bhaumik, Sudarshana (2022年08月26日). The Changing World of Caste and Hierarchy in Bengal: Depiction from the Mangalkavyas c. 1700–1931. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-64143-1.
- ^ Russell, Robert Vane (2022年01月04日). The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India: Ethnological Study of the Caste System. e-artnow.
- ^ Ghosh, G. K. (2000). Legends of Origin of the Castes and Tribes of Eastern India. Firma KLM. ISBN 978-81-7102-046-1.
- ^ Dalton, Edward Tuite (1872). Descriptive Ethnology of Bengal. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing.
- ^ link, Get; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Apps, Other. "Rankini Devi – About Goddess Rankini" . Retrieved 2024年10月01日.
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