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Yellamma

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

About

A prominent village goddess in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Considered a form of Renuka, mother of Parashurama. Her main temple is at Saundatti in Karnataka. Associated with fertility, protection, and the Jogati tradition (female devotees).

Attributes

FertilityProtectionRenuka formVillage motherJogati tradition

Symbols

LionTrishulaCoconutKumkumNeem
Consort
Jamadagni
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Yellamma Namaḥ
Yellamma Stotram
Renuka Stotram

Festivals

Yellamma JatraSaundatti FairNavaratri

Scriptures

Folk traditionsRenuka legend

Regions Worshipped

KarnatakaMaharashtraAndhra PradeshTelangana

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Often depicted with a coconut and neem leaves. Motherly yet powerful expression.