Umiya Mata or Umiya maa is a Hindu goddess worshipped mostly by Kadva Patidars. She is the consort of Shiva and the daughter of Parvatraj Daksha. Her main temple is in Unja, Gujarat and one of the apects of Goddess Parvati.[1][2] She is the kuldevi of Kadava Patidars and Patel.[3]
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- ^ kpsmacon@gmail.com. "Membership is for Kadva Patidars living in USA & CANADA native from Gujarat, India". www.umiyamataji.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Progress of Ma Umiya temple reviewed". The Times of India. 2023-07-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
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