Parnashavari Buddhist Gods Symbols Charm

Parnashavari or 'Tribal Woman Clothed in Leaves' is an important deity in Buddhism who offers effective protection against outbreaks of epidemics. Her leaf clothing shows her intimate connection to nature, from which she receives her healing skills. Her leaf skirt blends seamlessly with the environment and provides a ready supply of her cures and is embellished with fruit, flowers, and feathers. She has a white serpent around her neck and also wears hair ribbons with small snakes. Parnashavari is armed with a simple ax (parasu) with a long handle and a short blade to harvest fruits, herbs, and medicinal plants.