This god's companions include a cuckoo and the flower goddess Vasanta.
According to the Vedas, this god created a golden egg by throwing his seed into the ocean, resulting in the birth of Narayana. One story of this god's birth states that he sprang directly from the heart of Brahma. The blossoms of the damanaka tree are offered to this god. This god is the father of Sraddha, the goddess of faith, and Dharma, the god of justice. This god's companions include a cuckoo and the flower goddess Vasanta. The New Year festival Holi was originally dedicated to this god, though it now honors Krishna. This god's consort is Rati, his mount is a parrot, and he makes weapons out of bee stings. In one story, this god's death leads to the creation of the six-headed god of war, Kartikaya, also called Murugan. This god was incinerated by a stream of fire from Shiva's third eye after shooting an arrow that caused Shiva and Parvati to fall in love. For ten points, name this Hindu god of love, who lends his name to an infamous sutra.
According to the Vedas, this god created a golden egg by throwing his seed into the ocean, resulting in the birth of Narayana.
{Kamadeva} [accept: {Manmatha}]