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Mohini

मोहिनी
Also known as: Māyādevī

About

Only female avatar of Vishnu. Enchantress form used to deceive demons and distribute amrita to the devas. Also appeared to subdue the demon Bhasmasura and gave birth to Ayyappa with Shiva.

Attributes

EnchantmentIllusionFeminine powerDeception for dharma

Symbols

BeautyJewelryEnchanting form
Consort
Shiva (in Ayyappa context)

Associated Mantras

Om Mohinyai namaḥ
Mohini Stotram

Scriptures

Bhagavata PuranaPuranasMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaKerala (Ayyappa temples)

Iconography

Extremely beautiful woman with exquisite jewelry and garments. Depicted with enchanting smile and graceful posture. Sometimes shown holding a pot of amrita.