Articles on Mother Goddess Worship
Bhadrakali Worship in Kerala: Historical and Cultural Perspectives
By Nanditha D Prabhu · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2014
The article explores the historical and cultural significance of Bhadrakali worship in Kerala, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present. Mother Goddess worship, prevalent across the Indian subcontinent with regional variations like Kali, Durga,…
The Great Goddess in India and Iran
By Jean Przyluski · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1934
The article explores the historical and cultural connections between the Great Goddess in India and Iran, tracing her veneration across ancient civilizations. It highlights the presence of female figurines in the Indus Valley, resembling those found in…
Pre-Aryan Elements in Indian Culture
By Atul Krishna Sur · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1934
This essay argues that many elements of Hindu culture originated before the arrival of the Indo‑Aryans. It highlights the cult of the mother‑goddess, noting that female deities played little role in the Ṛg‑vedic religion but came to dominate later Hinduism.…