Lalita
Lalita is a dawn goddess from southern India. She is the epitome of feminine beauty and has dominion over abundance, success, happiness and love. She is the embodiment of erotic energy, whether used for sexuality, procreation or metaphysical purposes. She is the spirit of the rising sun, hope and fresh beginnings. Lalita is incorporated into the Hindu pantheon as a path of Parvati and/or Durga.
ORIGIN:
India
MANIFESTATION:
Lalita appears as a ravishingly beautiful sixteen-year old. She may be vividly, blindingly bright: Lalita emanates the light of the sun but her heat is that of the early morning, not the potentially destructive burning noon rays.
ICONOGRAPHY:
In addition to statues, Lalita is venerated in the form of a yantra, a geometrical image containing and transmitting the essence of the divine being. Lalita’s yantra is particularly complex consisting of nine intersecting triangles, four facing up, five facing down.
PLANET:
Sun
COLOUR:
Red
FLOWER:
Red lotus
SEE ALSO:
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.
