The Goddess Annapurna is looked upon as the provider of food
and the sustainer
of prosperity. Legend has it that Shiva made an
agreement with Goddess Annapurna that she look after life before death,
ensuring that no one went hungry in the sacred city,while he would ensure
they recieved moksha (freedom from the cycle of birth & death).
of prosperity. Legend has it that Shiva made an
agreement with Goddess Annapurna that she look after life before death,
ensuring that no one went hungry in the sacred city,while he would ensure
they recieved moksha (freedom from the cycle of birth & death).