Asha
Asha
Asha is the Hindu goddess of hope venerated in Afghanistan since time immemorial. There has been a Hindu presence in Afghanistan since the Vedic age. The region was once ruled by a Hindu dynasty.
The center of Asha’s veneration is the Asamai temple in the foothills of Koh-i-Asamai in Kabul. The hill is named for Asha: she lives on the mountain peak. The continuous fire in her temple has allegedly burned uninterrupted for over 4,000 years. Asamai temples are now also found in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and New York City.
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Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by :Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.