Kamala
deity Hindu single tradition · 2
Kamala is another name for Lakshmi. She is the half body of Vaikuntha-Kamalaja.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 1000 BCE
- Attested period
- -1000 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Referenced in an 11th-century Gaya inscription.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Lakshmi
- co occurs with
- saptamatrikas, Varahi, Vaishnavi, Vaikuntha-Kamalaja, Adi Parashakti, Narayana
- consort of
- Vishnu
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“A late 11th century inscription of the local ruler Yakshapala in the Shitala Gaya Temple in Gaya, India says that Yakshapala built the temple to house a number of deities, including Kamalardhangina-Narayana, "Narayana (Vishnu) whose half body is Kamala ("Lakshmi")”
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“While Lakshmi is portrayed as a loving wife to Narayana and is often depicted as massaging his feet in her submissive role, Kamala is rendered more independent in her role, more candidly performing her duties as the goddess who ushers in bliss and prosperity.”
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