LagnaGuru
Home · Dharma Library · Gods · Valli
← All gods
Murugan Consort · Tribal Goddess / Consort of Murugan

Valli

वल्ली
Also known as: Valli, Valliyammai, Tribal Bride

About

The tribal goddess and second consort of Murugan. She was a hunter's daughter who fell in love with Murugan. Represents the earthly, devoted aspect of the divine feminine. Her marriage to Murugan is celebrated as Thirukalyanam.

Attributes

Tribal goddessDevotionLoveEarthly beauty

Symbols

BowArrowForestHunting
Consort
Murugan

Associated Mantras

Om Valliyai Namaḥ
Valli Stotram

Festivals

Thirukalyanam (wedding festival)ThaipusamSkanda Shashthi

Scriptures

Kanda PurāṇamTiruppukazh

Regions Worshipped

Tamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Depicted standing or seated beside Murugan. Often shown with a bow and arrow. Simple, beautiful, tribal appearance. Sometimes shown with her hunting companions.