- Ayindri
The name Ayindri is one of many names of Goddess
Durga . Maa Durga is worshipped in a mega festival inKolkata ,India , during the 'Sharad ' month , according to theHindu calendar . The Sharad month generally falls in the month of Sept-October , every year.The name also has a mention in the popular 'Mahishasur Mardini' recital by
Birendra Krishna Bhadra . The 'Mahishasur Mardini' recital is played every year , at the dawn of Mahalaya , on 'Akashvani' , Kolkata.The lyric goes '...kokkhono bajro rupini Ayindri..' , in bengali this means ' ..when she takes the form of lightning she is Ayindri...'
Many also believe that the name may have connections with the word
Indra . Indra is the Hindu god of lightning.Ayindri is a very uncommon name lovingly given to a girl child , to signify that may she be the symbol of strength and perseverance throughout her life.
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