Goddess Manda/Dhamini.

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In Hindu mythology, Manda or Dhamini is the second consort of Shani (First consort was Neelima) and mother of Gulika. She is a Gandharva daughter and princess. She is the goddess of Nrtya (), Kalaa () and Geet ().

Dhamini
Goddess of Dance, Art, Music

Manda Devi
Devanagari
Sanskrit transliteration Dhmin
Affiliation Devi
Abode Gandharvaloka
Mantra o mndayai dhmana nama
Weapon Veena (Harp)
Mount Swan, Donkey
Personal Information
Consort Shani
Children Gulika (son)
Parents
Chitraratha (father)
Divyanka (mother)
Dynasty Gandharva

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In Hindu mythology, Ravana wanted to get his idol Shiva. Ravana could not establish Lingam in Lanka. Because Shani stops Ravana. Parvati was pleased about that. Then, she boons Shani that, Shani's Shakti will arrive in Shani's life. For this boon Shani and Manda(Dhamini) get married.