Shambhavi
Shambhavi, is the feminine of Shambhu, and can either be his wife or his daughter. Shambhu in Sanskrit means something that is born from happiness/bliss, and is also the source to the same. Shambhu is a name of Lord Shiva. Shambhavi is a name of Goddess Durga.
It has a twofold meaning. It also entails to the yogic mahamudra “Shambhavi” - that which is assumed by Shiva.
Shambhavi, sometimes written as Shambavi, is a river in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state, India. Mulki town is south of the river, which flows westwards into the Arabian sea. Bappanadu Durga temple is situated near the river.
