Prathyangira, Narasimhi or Narashimhika, is a Hindu Goddess associated with Shak

ti, the Hindu concept of eternal energy. She is described as a goddess with a li
oness's face and a human body. This combination of lion and human forms represen
ts the balance of good and evil.
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Appearance
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In Hindu Epics
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See also
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References
Appearance[edit]
Prathyangira is a devi but also has a lion face, usually many arms, and many leg
s in legends and depictions. She also appears sometimes blue. Here is a list of
facial features and appearance details:
Lion face: Prathyangira's lion face usually protects the good from evil.
Thousand heads: Making the evil fearful; Making the good protected.
Ayudha: Ayudha means weapon in Sanskrit, so she has a thousand weapons in her ha
nds.
Two thousand hands: In Hinduism, Prathyangira usually has two thousand hands or
arms holding weapons.