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Nityananda (Deified)

नित्यानन्द
Also known as: Nityānanda, Nitai, Chaitanya's Associate

About

A revered saint and associate of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Considered an incarnation of Balarama. Deified by his followers. Represents the compassionate, merciful aspect of divine grace.

Attributes

Gaudiya VaishnavismCompassionMercyBalarama avatar

Symbols

SankirtanHare Krishna mantraLotus
Consort
Jahnava Devi

Associated Mantras

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
Nityananda Stotram

Festivals

Gaura PurnimaNityananda Trayodashi

Scriptures

Chaitanya CharitamritaChaitanya Bhagavata

Regions Worshipped

West BengalOdishaWorldwide (ISKCON)

Iconography

Depicted with fair complexion. Often shown with Chaitanya. Compassionate, merciful expression.