Indrāṇī

Also known as Śacī

Indrani (Sanskrit: इन्द्राणी, IAST: Indrāṇī), also known as Shachi (Sanskrit: शची, IAST: Śacī), is the queen of the devas in Hinduism. Described as tantalisingly beautiful, proud and kind, she is the daughter of the asura Puloman and the consort of the king of the devas, Indra.

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Deity.abode: Amaravati, Indraloka, Svarga
Deity.type: Hindu
Deity.image: Indrani, AK-RAK-1995-6.jpg
Deity.other_names: Shachi, Poulomi, Aindri
Deity.caption: Indrani from Nepal, depicted as consort of Indra
Deity.consort: Indra
Deity.parents: Puloman (father)
Deity.deity_of: Queen of the Devas
Deity.affiliation: Devi, Shakti
Deity.children: Jayanta, Rishabha, Midhusha, Jayanti, Devasena (Shashthi)
Deity.mount: Airavata
Deity.gender: Female
Deity.mantra: ॐ ऐन्द्री नम:
Deity.festivals: Navaratri
Deity.day: Sunday
Deity.weapon: Vajra, Astras, Trishula

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Etymology and epithets
In Hindu literature
Vedic
Epic and Puranic
Association with the Matrikas
Iconography and worship
In other religions
Notes
References
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According to legend, due to her heavenly beauty and sensuality, Indrani was desired by many men, many of whom tried to marry her. When Indra was away performing his penance for the slaying of Vritasura, Nahusha, a mortal king of the Lunar dynasty, was chosen as the ruler of the heaven. The latter tried to seduce Shachi and make her his queen, though she cleverly executed a scheme to dethrone him and later reunite with her husband.