Po Nagar
Culture & Region
Cham (Vietnam/Southeast Asia)
Time Period
c. 8th century CE temple; earlier goddess worship
Domains
Creationcraftscountry protectionfertility
Symbols & Animals
Linga-yoniHindu iconography
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Po Nagar temple (Nha Trang)
- Cham sites
Key Myths & Stories
Created world; taught crafts; protector of Champa kingdom
Related Deities
Syncretized with Hindu goddesses; ≈ Parvati/Durga