Kamala, a common name in India, is associated with several deities and is a symbol of wisdom


Relief of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi from a temple in India.
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Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris became a presence on the national scene, her name – a common one for women in India – has attracted a lot of attention, most specifically for its pronunciation. Kamala as a word in Hinduism has significant associations with divinity, response to divinity and worship. One form of surrender to divinity is charana kamala.

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