The Hindu god of love is Kamadeva, also known as Manmatha. Kamadeva is often depicted as a handsome young deity who wields a bow and arrows made of flowers. He is responsible for arousing feelings of love and desire in the hearts of people. Kamadeva's consort is Rati, the goddess of love, and he is sometimes associated with the season of spring, which is often seen as a time of renewal and romantic blossoming. Kamadeva's role in Hindu mythology is primarily related to the promotion of love and desire, and he is sometimes invoked in rituals and prayers for matters of the heart.