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Village Deity · Mother of Parashurama / Folk Goddess

Renuka

रेणुका
Also known as: Reṇukā, Yellamma, Jogamma, Brahmani

About

The mother of Parashurama (the sixth avatar of Vishnu). Wife of the sage Jamadagni. Known for her chastity and devotion. After being killed by her son Parashurama, she was revived as a folk goddess. Worshipped in Karnataka and Maharashtra as Yellamma.

Attributes

ChastityMotherhoodDevotionFolk goddessRenuka legend

Symbols

LionTrishulaCoconutKumkumWater pot
Consort
Jamadagni
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Reṇukāyai Namaḥ
Renuka Stotram

Festivals

Renuka PujaYellamma JatraNavaratri

Scriptures

PuranasRenuka legendFolk traditions

Regions Worshipped

KarnatakaMaharashtraAndhra Pradesh

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Serene yet powerful expression. Often associated with water and fertility.