Eastern Spirituality

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Son of Shiva and Parvati who conquered and slew the demon Taraka.

A kumbha, is a type of pottery in India. Traditionally, it is made by Kumhars, also known as Prajapatis.

In the context of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology, the kumbha symbolises the womb. It represents fertility, life, generative power of human beings and sustenance and is generally associated with devis, particularly Ganga.

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