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Regional Goddess · Goa / Karnataka Form of Mohini

Mahalasa

महालसा
Also known as: Mahālasā, Mahalasa Narayani, Mohini Form

About

A form of the goddess worshipped in Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Considered the female form of Vishnu (Mohini) and also associated with Lakshmi. The main temple is at Mardol in Goa. Represents beauty, grace, and protection.

Attributes

Mohini formGraceBeautyProtectionLakshmi aspect

Symbols

LotusShankhaChakraLionFour arms
Consort
Vishnu (as Narayana)
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Mahālasāyai Namaḥ
Mahalasa Stotram

Festivals

NavaratriMahalasa JayantiAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

PuranasTemple legends

Regions Worshipped

GoaKarnatakaMaharashtraCoastal regions

Iconography

Four-armed, seated on lion. Holds shankha, chakra, lotus, and in abhaya mudra. Crowned, serene, graceful expression.