Kamadeva is the god of love and desire — the Indian Cupid, riding a parrot, his bow made of sugarcane, his bowstring of humming bees, his five arrows tipped with flowers. Wherever he aims, hearts awaken.
"He once dared to wake love in the meditating Shiva — and was burned to ash, then reborn at the goddess's plea."
With his companion Rati, goddess of passion, Kamadeva represents beauty, attraction and the sweetness of life. A child named Kamadeva carries charm, warmth and an irresistible, joyful spirit.
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