Varuni
Varuni, (Sanskrit: वारूणी) also known as Varunani and Jaldevi, is the consort of Varuna, often depicted with her husband. She is goddess of wine. She is described in Rigveda.
| Varuni | |
|---|---|
Goddess of Wine | |
 Varuni (left)with her consort Varuna | |
| Other names | Jaldevi,Jalpari |
| Affiliation | Devi , Matrikas |
| Abode | Ocean, Jalloka |
| Mantra | Om Jaldeviyay Namah, Om Varuniye Namah |
| Mount | Makara |
| Consort | Varuna |
According to the legend, Varuni was married to Varuna after she came out of the Samudra manthan, during the churning of the amṛta. She is also one of the 64 yogini(s).
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