Yāmya
Yāmya
Yāmya, and Yāmyā with the long final ā, name more than one devatā and place in the Purāṇas and Itihāsas. Each is listed below with where it is told; choose the one you are looking for.
Devatās
- Yāmyā (Āśā Devī): the third of the ten Āśā Devīs, the direction-devīs worshipped in the courtyard of the house for the fulfilment of wishes. Bhavishya Purāṇa, Uttara Parva, Chapter 64
Places
- Yāmya Tīrtha (Hariścandra’s Yajña): one of the tīrthas on the southern bank of the Gautamī that arose from King Hariścandra‘s yajña, where Śunaḥśepa was set free. Brahma Purāṇa, Gautamī Māhātmya, Chapter 34
- Yāmya Tīrtha (Bhānutīrtha): also called Yamatīrtha, the place on the Gautamī where Yama slew the daityas who came to disturb King Abhishṭuta‘s aśvamedha; tarpaṇa for the pitṛs is done there. Brahma Purāṇa, Gautamī Māhātmya, Chapter 98
- Yāmyā (City): one of the cities of the devas that stand above the six varsha-parvatas. Bhavishya Purāṇa, Brahma Parva, Chapter 126