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Lakshmi Form · Rama's Consort / Lakshmi Avatar

Sita

सीता
Also known as: Sītā, Jānakī, Vaidehī, Bhūmijā

About

The consort of Rama and an avatar of Lakshmi. Born from the earth (Bhumi). Represents purity, devotion, sacrifice, and the ideal wife. Central figure of the Ramayana.

Attributes

PurityDevotionSacrificeIdeal wifePatience

Symbols

EarthLotusBow (associated with Janaka)Sita Rama
Consort
Rama

Associated Mantras

Om Sītāyai Namaḥ
Sītā Kalyaṇam
Sītā Stotram

Festivals

Sita Navami (Janaki Navami)Rama NavamiVivaha Panchami

Scriptures

Ramayana (Valmiki)Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas)Adhyatma Ramayana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaNepal

Iconography

Golden complexion. Seated with Rama. Often depicted with Lakshmana, Hanuman. Royal attire, serene, devoted expression. Sometimes shown emerging from the earth.