Meaning & Origin
Hareshwari is the name of the goddess who is considered the consort of Lord Vishnu. Her name is derived from 'Hara', meaning lord, and 'Ishwari', meaning goddess. Hareshwari is revered for her compassionate nature and her ability to protect her devotees from harm.
Spiritual meaning
Symbol of devotion and protection.
Language details
हरेश्वरी
Goddess of Hare (Lord Vishnu)
हारेश्वरी
हरी के पत्नी
ஹாரேஶ்வரி
ஹரீ அவ்வர்கள்
హారేశ్వరి
హరి మీద
Hareshwari
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of Hari (Vishnu)
Hareshwari
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of Hari (Vishnu)
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
hah-REH-shwah-ree
hārēśvārī
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Wednesday
Lucky colors
Life path
7
Lucky stone
Pearl
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Hareshwari is a revered deity in Hinduism, particularly in the Hindu states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Temples dedicated to Hareshwari can be found in various parts of India, and her festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. In Maharashtra, Hareshwari is the presiding deity of the ancient Harnasi temple in Satara district. Her festival, Hareshwari Jeti, is celebrated with great devotion by the local population.
Hareshwari is seen as a fiercely protective goddess who is capable of removing obstacles from the path of her devotees. She is a symbol of compassion and is believed to bestow blessings of happiness, prosperity, and peace upon her followers. Hareshwari is often invoked by devotees who seek her protection and guidance in times of need. Her name is a constant reminder of the divine presence that is always with us, guiding us and offering us strength in times of adversity.
Historical references
Hareshwari is mentioned in the ancient Hindu scripture Mahabharata, as the name of the wife of Bhishma Pitamaha. She is also known as Subhadra, the sister of Arjuna.
circa 400 BC
Another reference to Hareshwari is found in the Puranic literature, specifically in the Harivamsa Purana, where she is described as the mother of Vidura, the advisor of the Kuru dynasty.
circa 600 AD
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