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.