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Subhadra

सुभद्रा
Also known as: Subhadrā, Jagannath's Sister, Vishnu's Sister

About

The sister of Jagannath and Balabhadra worshipped in the Puri temple. Represented as a yellow stylized figure. Considered an avatar of Yogamaya (the divine power). Represents the feminine aspect of the Jagannath triad.

Attributes

Feminine aspectDivine sisterYogamayaPuri deity

Symbols

Yellow complexionCircular eyesStump arms

Associated Mantras

Om Subhadrāyai Namaḥ

Festivals

Ratha YatraSnana YatraAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

PuranasSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

PuriOdisha

Iconography

Yellow stylized wooden form. Circular eyes, stump arms. Part of the Jagannath triad.