TED-ED: The legend of Annapurna, Hindu goddess of nourishment - Antara Raychaudhuri and Iseult Gillespie

The video explores the dynamic between Lord Shiva and Parvati, highlighting their divine union and the balance they maintain in the universe. A conflict arises when Shiva dismisses the material world as an illusion, leading Parvati to withdraw her energy, causing scarcity. Shiva realizes the importance of the material world, prompting Parvati to return as Annapurna, the goddess of food, restoring balance and abundance.

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