Meaning & Origin
Sarangdevi is a female deity in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a goddess of love, beauty, and music. She is also known as the 'Lady of the Sarang Tree', and is believed to reside in the heart chakra, providing emotional balance and inner peace.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes the inner beauty and grace of a woman, and the power of love and compassion.
Language details
सरङ्गदेवी
Goddess of love, Saraswati's form
सरङ्गदेवी
सरङ्गी देवी
சரங்கதேவி
Goddess of love and music
శరఙ్గదేశి
Goddess of love and art
Sarangdevi
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lady of the Sarang Tree
Sarangdevi
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lady of the Sarang Tree
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
sah-rang-deh-vee
/səˈrəŋɡə d̪eˈvi/
Lucky number
6
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Rose Quartz
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Sarangdevi holds an significant place in Indian classical music, particularly in Odissi dance and Carnatic music. She is considered the presiding deity of these artistic traditions and is often invoked before performances for inspiration and guidance.
In Hinduism, Sarangdevi represents the divine consort of Lord Matsya, the fish avatar of Vishnu. She is seen as the embodiment of love, community, and feminine energy. Sarangdevi is believed to bestow her blessings on individuals seeking emotional connectedness, creative inspiration, and inner peace.
Cultural name • Root: Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, takes this form to symbolize the love and devotion required for true learning
Historical references
Sarangdevi was an important deity in the ancient Hindu city of Pratisthal (Prayagraj), located in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India. She was revered as the goddess of fertility and was believed to protect pregnant women and childbirth. Sarangdevi is mentioned in various Hindu texts, including the Puranas and the Agni Purana.
5th to 12th centuries CE
Another reference to Sarangdevi can be found in the Mahabharata, where she is described as the mother of the Pandava hero Bhima. According to the epic, Sarangdevi was a forest goddess who protected the forest and its inhabitants. When Bhima was born, she took him under her protection and raised him, teaching him various skills and martial arts.
circa 4th century BCE
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