Vaishnavivati (goddess)
Vaishnavivati (also known as Bhādrāvatī and Yogita) was the wife of Ashvins basically known as Ashwini Kumaras. She is the spiritual mother of Nakula and Sahadeva and she is the granddaughter of Krishna and Rukmini.
| Vaishnavivati | |
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Goddess of Female aspects and wishes | |
| Other names | Ashwinikumarapriya, Bhādrāvatī and Yogita |
| Affiliation | Devi, Shakti, Vaishnavism |
| Mantra | Om Vaishnavivati Devyayai Namah |
| Mount | Golden Chariot |
| Texts | Rigveda, Mahabharata, Puranas, Bhagavata Purana |
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| Consort | Ashvins |
| Children | Nakula (spiritual son) Sahadeva (spiritual son) |
Vaishnavivati is the only wife of Ashvins described in the Puranas, she is described to be the granddaughter of Krishna who didn't find any prince for her and directly he married her to Ashvins. After the marriage of Ashvins and Vaishnavivati, they made her a goddess.