Yamuna (यमुना)

Yamuna is revered as the goddess of the Yamuna river, closely connected with Krishna’s sacred geography in Braj. Themes of sacred water, pilgrimage, Krishna devotion, purification and river ecology are central to the way devotees, storytellers and temple traditions understand this figure. Recognisable attributes can include river imagery, tortoise mount in some iconography and Braj setting. Readers may also know the deity by names such as Yamuna Devi, Kalindi. Interpretations are not identical across India, and older texts, regional traditions and modern devotional practice may emphasise different aspects. A strong reference entry should therefore present the main tradition first, label regional variants clearly, and connect the mythology to symbols, festivals, temples and respectful worship practices that readers are likely to search for today.