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Yakshinis

यक्षिणी
Also known as: Yakṣī, Yakkhī, Female Yakshas

About

Female counterparts of Yakshas. Associated with trees, fertility, and protection. Often depicted as beautiful, voluptuous women entwined with trees (Salabhanjika). Represent the generative power of nature.

Attributes

FertilityTree guardiansBeautyProtectionNature

Symbols

TreeFlowersJewelryFruit
Consort
Yaksha

Scriptures

PuranasTantras

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaBuddhist and Jain traditions

Iconography

Beautiful women with curvaceous figures. Often shown standing beneath a tree, holding branches. Adorned with elaborate jewelry.