Kankavati (कंकावती) or Kanakavati, is the third of the eight principal Yakshinis (Ashta Yakshini) mentioned in the Puranas. Also known as the Golden Yakshini, referring to her appearance and also to her relationship with gold, a symbol of abundance as her main function is to bestow wealth upon those who worship her.
She is described as having golden or luminous skin, like burnished gold, symbolizing her connection to wealth and prosperity. She wears red or bright saffron-colored clothing. Red often symbolizes power and vital energy (Shakti), while saffron can denote asceticism and spiritual purity.
She is adorned with exquisite gold jewelry and precious gems, symbolizing the abundance she bestows. She wears necklaces around her neck, bracelets on her hands, anklets on her feet, and a diadem on her head. She is often depicted standing or seated on a lotus flower. In some representations, her vahana (vehicle) is a lotus or a celestial chariot.
Kankavati Yakshini
She is described as having golden or luminous skin, like burnished gold, symbolizing her connection to wealth and prosperity. She wears red or bright saffron-colored clothing. Red often symbolizes power and vital energy (Shakti), while saffron can denote asceticism and spiritual purity.
She is adorned with exquisite gold jewelry and precious gems, symbolizing the abundance she bestows. She wears necklaces around her neck, bracelets on her hands, anklets on her feet, and a diadem on her head. She is often depicted standing or seated on a lotus flower. In some representations, her vahana (vehicle) is a lotus or a celestial chariot.
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