Capital of Himachal Pradesh is Shimla city gets its name from Shyamala Mata, a fearless incarnation of the goddess Kali.
The temple of the goddess is situated on Bantony Hill, near The Ridge, named Kali Bari temple.
According to another version Shimla gets its name from the word ‘Shyamalaya’ meaning blue slate by faqir on Jakhu.
VEDIK GYAN
According to Brahmanda Purana : Shyamala Devi is the form of Durga Devi who assists Lord Krishna in interacting with the material world during His incarnation (as Shyama).
For every incarnation of Krishna or Narayana there is a form of Durga that assists Him to interact with the material energy.
She is the goddess of music, arts, dance, speech etc.She is also mentioned in the Lalita Sahasranama. She is also a source of education and knowledge like Saraswati Devi.
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