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  Thoranih

 

Thoranih, the mother of earth, is usually portrayed wringing water from her hair, thus aiding the Buddha in his resistance against Mara. She also witnessed his merit accumulated during his past lives before his Enlightenment.

 

 

 

  Thoranih

 

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