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Vrinda

वृन्दा
Also known as: Vr̥ndā, Queen of Vrindavan

About

The previous incarnation of Tulasi. She was the chaste wife of the demon Jalandhara. Her chastity protected her husband until she was deceived. After her death, she became the tulasi plant, forever connected to Vishnu.

Attributes

ChastityDevotionSacrificeTulasi origin

Symbols

Tulasi plantChastity
Consort
Jalandhara (demon)

Associated Mantras

Om Vr̥ndāyai Namaḥ

Festivals

Tulasi Vivah

Scriptures

PuranasSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Beautiful, chaste woman. Often depicted with tulasi plant. Associated with Vrindavan.