Clinton B. Seely has translated the works of a Shakta poet and saint of eighteenth century Bengal, whose poems are usually addressed to what Hindu goddess?
Clinton B. Seely Clinton B. Seely (Bengali: ক্লিনটন বি. সিলি ) (born June 21, 1941) is an American academic and translator, and a scholar of Bengali language and literature. He has translated the works of Ramprasad Sen and Michael Madhusudan Dutt and written a biography of Bengali poet Jibanananda Das. He has also authored software packages related to Bengali. His latest book, "Barisal and Beyond", was published in India in 2008.
Bipodtarini Devi Popularly known as Bipattarini (Bipottarini), also termed as Bipodtarini or Bipadtarini is a Hindu goddess (Devi), worshipped in West Bengal, Orissa and surrounding areas. Closely associated with goddess "Sankattarani" and considered as one of the 108 Avatars of the goddess Durga, Bidaptarini is especially prayed to for help in overcoming troubles. Her legends which are recounted during the annual festival associated with her, the "Bipadtarini Vrata", observed by women, on the Between Dwitiya ( Ratha Yatra) to Dashami {( Ulta Ratha Yatra ) or (Bahuda Jatra)} or Between 2nd day to 10th Day of the Shukla paksha (waxing moon) Tuseday or Sutarday in month of Ashada according to the Hindu Calendar. Her legends established her name, Bipada – Tarini, which literally means "deliverer from troubles".