In Vedic beliefs, Yamī is the first woman, along with her twin brother, Yama. The Rig Veda, in the tenth Mandala, contains a hymn in which they sing to each other. They were children of Surya.

In Hinduism, Yamī is a mother goddess, daughter of Vivasvat and Saranya. She is also known as Yamuna.

In Tibetan beliefs, Yamī is a goddess of death and rules the female spirits of the underworld (Naraka). She is the consort of Yama, lord of the underworld.

See also

• Hindu deities
• List of Hindu deities
• Hindu mythology
• List of Hinduism-related articles
• History of India
• Hindu scriptures

Reference

• Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0500510881) by Anna Dhallapiccola

Hindu goddesses

Yamuna | Yami