(Goddess Annapurna)

Bestower of food; goddess; a form ofDurga (goddess of destruction of evil obstacles). (Glossary for the Vahinis)

The sacred land of Bharat is annapurna kshetra (land of plenty). The tradition of Bharat is to offer food free to every hungry person and water to every thirsty person. (SSS Vol.39, p. 166)