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Yakshinis

यक्षिणी
Also known as: Yakṣī, Yakkhī

About

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

Attributes

FertilityTree guardiansBeautyProtection

Symbols

TreeFlowersJewelry
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.