'''Harishankari''' (Sanskrit: हरिशङ्करी, ''Hariśaṅkarī'') is a composite manifestation of the goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati, primarily ventured in Nepal. This concept emphasizes the unity of divine feminine energies. The name combines ''Hari''—a title of Vishnu representing Lakshmi—and ''Shankara''—an epithet of Shiva representing Parvati—symbolizing the harmonious fusion of their consorts’ attributes.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Detmold |first=Geoffrey |url=https://books.google.com/books?newbks=0&id=QYLXAAAAMAAJ&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=harishankari |title=The Gods and Goddesses of Nepal: A Traveller's Guide to the Hindu and Buddhist Deities in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, with a Comprehensive Glossary to Aid in Their Identification |last2=Rubel |first2=Mary |date=1979 |publisher=Ratna Pustak Bhandar |language=en}}</ref>
Varaha Purana '''Chapter 58'''<blockquote>3-4. He should worship Hari with Laksmi or Rudra with Uma'''. Laksmi is identical with Uma and Hari is identical with Rudra.''' It is so declared in all Sastras and Puranas. Any Sàstra or Kàvya which states otherwise is not worthy
of its name.
'''5-6. Visnu should be considered the same as Rudra and Laksmi the same as Gauri. He who speaks of difference between them is lowly (Adharma)''' and should be considered an atheist outside the field of dharma.</blockquote>
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Category:Hindu goddesses
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