Varudi Mata is a goddess worshipped by Hindu communities in
western parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan in India . The popular belief is that Varudi Mata resides in the stepwells or Vav and she is believed
to be the goddess of fertility and is also worshipped for granting good crops.
She is also referred as Vaduchi Ma.
She also resides on the coast of the sea or
bank of a river or pond. Young couples after marriage to the goddess and offer
prayers so that they might receive a boon of fertility.
She is also worshipped for healthy children
and incident free pregnancy.