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Vayu

वायु
Also known as: Marut, Pavana, Anila, Mātariśvan

About

God of wind and vital life force (prana). Father of Bhima and Hanuman. Controls the northwest direction. Associated with breath, movement, and purification.

Attributes

SpeedStrengthLife forcePurification

Symbols

FlagAntelopeWind
Consort
Bharati
Vahana (Mount)
Antelope or deer

Associated Mantras

Om Vāyave namaḥ
Om Pavamānāya namaḥ
Vayu Suktam

Scriptures

RigvedaMahabharataRamayanaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Fair complexion, seated on a deer or antelope. Carries a flag. Sometimes depicted with two arms.