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Jyeshtha

ज्येष्ठा
Also known as: Jyeṣṭhā, Alakṣmī, Mūdevi, Elder Sister

About

The goddess of inauspiciousness, poverty, and misfortune. Considered the elder sister or counterpart of Lakshmi. Represents the opposite of prosperity. Worshipped in some traditions to appease and avoid misfortune. Often depicted with a crow and a broom.

Attributes

InauspiciousnessMisfortunePovertyElder sister of Lakshmi

Symbols

CrowBuffaloOld ageBroom
Vahana (Mount)
Crow or buffalo

Associated Mantras

Om Jyeṣṭhāyai Namaḥ

Scriptures

PuranasAgamas

Regions Worshipped

South IndiaPan-India (historically)

Iconography

Dark complexion, old and unattractive. Seated on crow or buffalo. Holds a broom. Often depicted with Lakshmi as her opposite.