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Subramanya mantra benefits

Chanting of Subramanya mantras gives courage and confidence. It gives good health, long life and intelligence. It also wards off evil powers.

Why is Ahalya called Panchakanya?

Even though Indra seduced her and her husband Gautama Maharshi cursed, she didn’t lose her purity. Indra came disguised as Gautama. She didn’t realize this when she had a relationship with Indra. That is why she is considered as a sacred virgin or one among the pancha kanyas.