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Yamuna

यमुना
Also known as: Kālindī, Śyāmā

About

Goddess personifying the Yamuna River. Associated with Krishna's childhood pastimes. Sister of Yama, daughter of Surya. Purifying and beloved river of Vrindavan.

Attributes

PurityLoveKrishna devotionFlowing

Symbols

TortoiseWater potLotus
Consort
Krishna
Vahana (Mount)
Tortoise

Associated Mantras

Om Yamunāyai namaḥ
Yamuna Stotram

Festivals

Yamuna JayantiYamuna Chhath

Scriptures

PuranasBhagavata Purana

Regions Worshipped

North IndiaEspecially Braj region

Iconography

Dark-complexioned, seated on tortoise. Holds lotus and water vessel. Often depicted alongside Krishna.