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Srivijaya's Patron Goddess: Kumari and the Maritimers
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the role of the goddess Kumari in the Srivijaya Empire. Srivijaya was a maritime mandala that controlled the Strait of Malacca from the 7th to 13th centuries, and its Buddhist kings worshipped a fierce protector goddess named Kumari, associated with the sea and trade. We examine the origins of Kumari worship in Indian Tantric traditions, how Srivijayan inscriptions like the Telaga Batu and Kedukan Bukit reference female deities, and the archaeological evidence of Kumari statues found at Muaro Jambi and Candi Gumpung. We also discuss…
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