Kama

Kama Lord of Love; Churner of Hearts; Stalk of Passion; Lord of All Seasons

ALSO KNOWN AS:

Kama Deva; Manmatha

ORIGIN:

India Kama Deva is India’s Lord of Desire and Love; the Hindu equivalent of Eros. Kama, too, has a bow and arrows but his bow is formed from sugar cane, strung with a line of honey bees and his arrows are flowers. Kama’s parents are Lakshmi and Vishnu. He is honoured by those seeking love, happiness and sensual pleasure.

MANIFESTATION:

He’s very handsome. Kama Deva may signal his presence with a gentle breeze. Consort: Rati

Spirit allies:

Kama is served and attended by the Apsaras

BIRDS:

Parrots; parakeets; love birds Sacred creature: Honeybees

Mount:

Parrot

Time:

Kama Deva is at the peak of his power in spring

Tree:

Mango (Mangifera spp.); Ashoka (Saraca indica): ashoka means without grief

SEE ALSO:

• Apsaras;
• Eros;
• Lakshmi;
• Rati

SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.