Fertility goddess. Hindu (Epic and Puranic) [southern India]. The second wife of VISˇNU (or KRSNA). Her son is Naraka. Bhumidevi is often depicted standing on the left (occasionally right) hand of the VARAHA avatara of Visˇnu. In the north she is known as PUSTI. She is often depicted sitting on a lotus throne with bared breasts.
Tag: earth goddess
Boora Pennu
God of light. Indian (Khond). A local deity in the Orissa province who created the earth goddess TARI PENNU as his consort and through her engendered the other great gods. Until recently this deity was the subject of sacrifice in notorious meriah rituals, which involved violent human sacrifice.
Witch's Well 