Description:
Goljhpati is a Hindu goddess who is the patron deity of the city of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, India. She is also the chief deity of the Golkonda fort in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The name 'Goljhpati' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'goljha' (meaning 'serpent') and 'pati' (meaning 'mother'). Goljhpati is often depicted with a serpentine body and wearing a necklace of skulls. She is also known as the goddess of wealth and fertility, and is often worshiped alongside other Hindu deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, and Ganesha. Variations of her name include Goljalata, Goljaladevi, Goljalakshmi, and Goljalakshmi Thirukkural.
