Devi Form · One Who Performed Penance Without Leaves
Aparna
अपर्णा
Also known as: Aparṇā, Leaf-less
About
The form of Parvati who performed such intense penance that she gave up even leaves (parna) as food. Represents the highest level of austerity and determination.
Attributes
PenanceAusterityDetermination
Symbols
Penance posture
Consort
Shiva
Associated Mantras
Om Aparṇāyai Namaḥ
Scriptures
Shiva Purana
Regions Worshipped
Pan-India
Iconography
Seated in penance posture, emaciated from fasting. Determined expression.