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Dattatreya

दत्तात्रेय
Also known as: Dattā, Digambara, Gurudeva

About

Avatar combining Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva (Trimurti). Son of sage Atri and Anasuya. Teacher of yoga, tantra, and Advaita. Worshipped particularly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat.

Attributes

TrimurtiGuruYogaTantraLiberation

Symbols

Four dogsCowBegging bowlTrishulaChakra

Associated Mantras

Om Śrī Dattātreyāya namaḥ
Dattatreya Gayatri
Gurucharitra
Avadhuta Gita

Festivals

Datta JayantiGuru Purnima

Scriptures

Avadhuta GitaGurucharitraDatta Purana

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraKarnatakaGujaratAndhra Pradesh

Iconography

Three-faced (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), six-armed holding shankha, chakra, trishula, damaru, kamandalu, lotus. Accompanied by four dogs and a cow. Often shown in yogic posture.