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Yellamma (Saundatti)

येल्लम्म
Also known as: Yellamma, Renuka, Saundatti Devi, Jogamma

About

The presiding goddess of the Saundatti temple in Karnataka, considered a form of Renuka (mother of Parashurama). A major folk goddess worshipped across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Associated with fertility, protection, and the Jogati tradition (female devotees).

Attributes

Folk goddessRenuka formFertilityProtectionJogati tradition

Symbols

LionTrishulaCoconutKumkumNeemSword
Consort
Jamadagni
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Yellamma Namaḥ
Renuka Stotram
Yellamma Puja

Festivals

Yellamma JatraSaundatti FairNavaratriYellamma Jayanti

Scriptures

Renuka legendFolk traditionsYellamma Purana

Regions Worshipped

KarnatakaMaharashtraAndhra PradeshTelangana

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula, sword, and lotus. Crowned, three-eyed. Motherly yet fierce expression. Often depicted with red clothing and kumkum.