Ayindri

The name Ayindri is one of many names of Goddess Durga. Maa Durga is worshipped in a mega festival in Kolkata , India , during the 'Sharad' month , according to the Hindu calendar. The Sharad month generally falls in the month of Sept-October , every year.

The name also has a mention in the popular 'Mahishasur Mardini' recital by Birendra Krishna Bhadra. The 'Mahishasur Mardini' recital is played every year , at the dawn of Mahalaya , on 'Akashvani' , Kolkata.

The lyric goes '...kokkhono bajro rupini Ayindri..' , in bengali this means ' ..when she takes the form of lightning she is Ayindri...'

Many also believe that the name may have connections with the word Indra. Indra is the Hindu god of lightning.

Ayindri is a very uncommon name lovingly given to a girl child , to signify that may she be the symbol of strength and perseverance throughout her life.