Exploring the Veneration of the Divine Mother: Tracing the Cultural Significance of Ancient Indian Devotion

Vibha Rathod

2023

Abstract

The ancient history of the divine mother holds a revered legacy in India, where the mother figure has been consistently venerated and is regarded as superior in various aspects. This paper explores the profound roots of Shaktism within Hinduism and its origins in the early worship of the mother goddess. It delves into the historical, religious, and cultural contexts surrounding the emergence of the mother goddess cult and its evolution over time. Additionally, the paper examines the significance of motherhood in Indian society, the transition from matriarchy to patriarchy, and the prevalence of the ’Niyoga’ custom. The study also delves into primitive religion and the archaeological evidence supporting the veneration of the Mother Goddess in prehistoric societies. Ultimately, this research sheds light on the enduring and multifaceted concept of the divine mother in human history. By examining the multifaceted aspects of this devotion, including historical, sociocultural, and religious dimensions, the study seeks to uncover the enduring influence of the Divine Mother in shaping in Indian society in India.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Rathod V. (2023). Exploring the Veneration of the Divine Mother: Tracing the Cultural Significance of Ancient Indian Devotion. In Proceedings of the 1st Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR; ISBN 978-989-758-687-3, SciTePress, pages 881-886. DOI: 10.5220/0012519600003792

in Bibtex Style

@conference{pamir23,
author={Vibha Rathod},
title={Exploring the Veneration of the Divine Mother: Tracing the Cultural Significance of Ancient Indian Devotion},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR},
year={2023},
pages={881-886},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012519600003792},
isbn={978-989-758-687-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR
TI - Exploring the Veneration of the Divine Mother: Tracing the Cultural Significance of Ancient Indian Devotion
SN - 978-989-758-687-3
AU - Rathod V.
PY - 2023
SP - 881
EP - 886
DO - 10.5220/0012519600003792
PB - SciTePress