Indian Cities Named After Hindu Goddesses

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 27, 2024

These Indian Cities are named after Hindu goddesses which shows the rich cultural heritage and religious diversity of India

Kolkata - Devi Kali

According to some, Kolkata is originally derived from the word Kalikshetra which means land of Goddess Kali

Chandigarh - Chandi Devi

The city’s name is derived from the Chandi Mandir, surrounding which the city is planned and constructed

Mumbai - Mumba Devi

The city's name is derived from the patron deity the Mother Goddess Mumba Devi

Kanyakumari - Goddess Kanyakumari

The city is named after the main Hindu Goddess of the city and its culture, Devi Kanyakumari

Mangalore - Mangla Devi

The city is named after the Hindu goddess and the presiding deity of the Mangala Devi temple

Ambaji - Amba Devi

Named after Devi Arasuri Amba, Ambaji is a town in North Gujarat

Tuljapur - Tulja Bhawani

A town in the Dharashiv district of Maharashtra is named after the Mother Goddess Tulja Bhavani, who is also known as Bhavani of Tuljapur.

Nainital - Naina Devi

The temple of Goddess Naina Devi which was on the upper edge of the lake, after which the name of the city was placed

Mysuru - Mahisasur Mardini

It derives from the destruction of the buffalo demon Mahishasura by the goddess Chamunda or Mahisasur Mardini.

Sitamarhi - Mata Sita

Sitamarhi is believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita, according to the Hindu literature Ramayan.

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