ORIGIN: Hindu (Vedic and Puranic)
TYPE: Goddess
INFORMATION: Consort of the god Varuna, said to have been created at the churning of the ocean of milk. An epithet of Parvati as a goddess of the corn. Also a Sakti of Mahesvara, a minor aspect of Siva. Her attendant animal is a lion or a wolf.
ATTRIBUTES: Fish, forest garland, image of Ganesa, lotus, mirror, rosary, trident, and water jar. Three-eyed. Also Varuni