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Annapurna, deity
Annapurna is a deity, who is the supplier of food.

Annapurna, deityAnnapurna is a deity, who is the supplier of food. This deity is very renowned in Benaras. Annapurna is needed to feed all the inhabitants as ordered by Bisheswar. She should take care that none suffer from hunger.

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(Last Updated on : 12/09/2009)
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