From Kolkata To Mumbai: Indian Cities Named After Hindu Goddesses

Aman Trivedi

Kolkata (Devi Kali)

Kolkata is originally derived from the word Kalikshetra which means land of Goddess Kali.

Chandigarh (Chandi Devi)

The city's name is derived from the Chandi Mandir, surrounding which the city is planned and constructed.

Mumbai (Mumba Devi)

The name of the city is derived from the patron deity the Mother Goddess Mumba Devi

Kanyakumari (Goddess Kanyakumari)

The city is named after the main Hindu goddess of the city and its culture, Devi Kanyakumari.

Mangalore (Mangla Devi)

The name of the city is derived from the Hindu goddesses and presiding deity of the Mangla Devi Temple.

Ambaji (Amba Devi)

The city is named after Devi Arasuri Amba, the town is in North Gujarat.

Nainital (Naina Devi)

One of the most popular hill stations, Nainital is named after the Goddess NainaDevi which was on  the upper edge of the lake

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