Goddess Mangala is a manifestation of Mother Goddess worshipped in many regions in India . She is a subsidiary deity in many shrines especially in South India . She is the goddess of auspiciousness. Goddess Mangala has ten hands and she carries shoola, akshamala, dhanus, a mirror, bana, khetka, khadga and Chandra. The remaining two hands are in Varada and Abhaya pose. She is depicted as seated on a throne and wears a crown or jata makuta. She is also adorned with various ornaments. Goddess Mangala is a happy form of Mother Goddess. She always appears with a playful smile.