The question asks to identify the deity considered child-protecting. Mahamaya Mata is widely recognized for this role in regional folk traditions.
Which of the following deity is considered child-protecting deity?
Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam 2018 2 2018 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Regional Bhakti Traditions: Maharashtra (Varkari Movement), Bengal, Punjab, Odisha, Rajasthan)
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