- Asanbibi
Asanbibi is a
Hindu goddess and folk deity inBengal , worshipped in conjunction with the GoddessesOladevi (the Goddess ofCholera ),Ajgaibibi ,Chandbibi ,Bahadabibi ,Jhetunebibi andJholabibi . It is believed by some experts and researches that these seven deities are transmogrifications of Vedic deities, namely Brahmi, Maheshvari, Vaisnavi, Varahi, Indrani and others. [http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/O_0013.htm Oladevi - Banglapedia] ] Their collective worship is evidenced in prehistoric times by aterracotta relic found atMohenjodaro , a major city of theIndus Valley Civilisation located inSindh shows the image of seven women standing together. [http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/O_0013.htm Oladevi - Banglapedia] ]
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