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Mahur Renuka

माहुर् रेणुका
Also known as: Māhur Reṇukā, Mahur Devi, Yellamma

About

The presiding deity of the Renuka Temple in Mahur, Maharashtra. A form of Renuka, mother of Parashurama. One of the Shakti Pithas. Represents the power of motherhood, chastity, and the divine mother. Associated with the Yellamma tradition.

Attributes

RenukaShakti PithaMahurParashurama's motherYellamma

Symbols

LionTrishulaLotusCoconut
Consort
Jamadagni
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Reṇukāyai Namaḥ
Renuka Stotram

Festivals

NavaratriRenuka Jayanti

Scriptures

PuranasRenuka legend

Regions Worshipped

MahurMaharashtraKarnataka

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Motherly, powerful expression.