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Shakambhari

शाकम्भरी
Also known as: Śākambharī, Vegetable Goddess

About

The goddess who provides vegetables and vegetation. Emerged to feed the world during a famine. Represents the nourishing aspect of the divine feminine, especially in times of scarcity. Associated with the Shakambhari Navratri.

Attributes

VegetationNourishmentFamine reliefGreen

Symbols

VegetablesGreensLotus
Consort
Shiva

Associated Mantras

Om Śākambharyai Namaḥ
Śākambharī Stotram

Festivals

Shakambhari Navratri (Pausha month)

Scriptures

Devī MāhātmyaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

North India (Shakambhari Devi temple in Saharanpur)Karnataka

Iconography

Four arms, holding vegetables, fruits, and lotus. Green complexion. Compassionate, nourishing expression.