
TYPE: Fertility Goddess
ORIGIN: Hindu (Epic and Puranic)
INFORMATION: Her son is Naraka. Bhumidevi is often depicted standing on the left (occasionally right) hand of the Varaha avatara of Visnu. In the north she is known as Pusti. She is often depicted sitting on a lotus throne with bared breasts. Also Bhu, Bhu-devi, Bhumi, Mahi, Prthivi, Vasudhara, and Zami-Mata.
ATTRIBUTES: Blue Lotus, Lotus, Lute, Pomegranate, pot with herbs, pot with vegetables, and water jar.