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Kama

काम
Also known as: Kāma, Manmatha, Madana, Ananga, Smara

About

The god of love and desire. His arrows of flowers arouse love in all beings. Reduced to ashes by Shiva's third eye, later resurrected. Represents the creative and attractive force of the universe. Associated with spring, fertility, and romantic love.

Attributes

LoveDesireAttractionFertilitySpring

Symbols

Sugarcane bowFlower arrowsParrotFish banner
Consort
Rati
Vahana (Mount)
Parrot

Associated Mantras

Om Kāmāya Namaḥ
Kama Gayatri

Festivals

Vasant PanchamiHoli

Scriptures

PuranasKama Sutra

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Handsome youth with sugarcane bow and five flower arrows. Rides a parrot. Fish banner.