Parvati is born to Himavan.
From the original text · Shiva Purana
The mountain's daughter and the fierce mother.
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Source works: Shiva Purana · Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati) · Oral tradition and more
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Parvati is born to Himavan.
From the original text · Shiva Purana
Even Shiva holds out a bowl.
From the original text · Shiva Purana
The fierce mother stops when she sees Shiva, told for children.
From the original text · Shiva Purana
The daughter who was not invited.
From the original text · Shiva Purana
Fifty-one places where the Devi fell to earth.
From the original text · Shiva Purana
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7 samhitas; Rudra Samhita, Kumara Khanda for Ganesha
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Markandeya Purana chapters 81–93; 13 chapters, 700 verses
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