Satyabhama

For the 1963 Indian film, see Sathyabhama (1963 film). For the 2007 Indian film, see Satyabhama (2007 film). For the Indian actress, see Sathyabhama (actress).

Satyabhama
Member of Ashtabharya
12th-13th century sculpture of Satyabhama
Other namesSatrajiti
Devanagariसत्यभामा
Sanskrit transliterationSatyabhāmā
Venerated inSri Vaishnavism
AffiliationAvatar of Bhudevi as an aspect of Lakshmi
AbodeDvārakā
Texts
GenderFemale
FestivalsNaraka Chaturdashi
Genealogy
Parents
ConsortKrishna
ChildrenBhanu
DynastyYaduvamsha

Satyabhama (IAST: Satyabhāmā) , also known as Satrajiti, is a Hindu goddess and the third queen consort of the Hindu god Krishna. Satyabhama is described as an incarnation of Bhumi, an aspect of Lakshmi. She is the goddess and the personification of the Earth. According to some traditions, she is regarded to have aided Krishna in defeating the asura Narakasura.

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