Parvati
Culture & Region
Hindu India
Time Period
c. 5th century CE onwards (Puranic texts)
Domains
Lovefertilitydevotionmotherhoodharmonybeautymarriage
Symbols & Animals
Lotustridentlion/tigerred/gold garments
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Pan-Indian; Kanchipuram
- Varanasi
- Himalayan shrines
Key Myths & Stories
Consort of Shiva; reincarnation of Sati; mother of Ganesha/Kartikeya; performs tapas (penance)
Related Deities
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