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In Hinduism, Uma is the goddess of beauty and sunlight. She is an aspect of Devi, and is strongly associated with Parvati (another aspect of Devi). Her cult is centered in Bengal.
Alternative: Gauri
Uma is a district in Ehime, Japan.
Cyclone Uma was a Tropical cyclone which caused considerable damage to Port Vila, Vanuatu in 1987. As well as the main island of Efate, the island of Tanna was also affected.
UMA: Unidentified Mysterious Animals. Items of CryptozoologyCryptozoology is the study of rumored or mythological animals that are presumed to exist, but for which conclusive proof does not yet exist; or are generally considered extinct, but occasionally reported. Those who study or search for such animals are cal. This term is coined by Hiroshi Minamiyama (penname for Yu Masaru Mori ) and popularized by Tatsuo Saneyoshi , famous zoological writer, in Japan.
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