Daksha is a Hindu god whose role underwent a significant transformation from Vedic to Itihasa-Puranic mythology. In the Rigveda, Daksha is an aditya and is associated with priestly skills.
Two depiction of Daksha in Puranic tradition — One with ordinary human features (left) and another with a goat face (right)
A sculpture of the goat-faced Daksha with his wife.
Daksha (right) cursing Narada, an illustration from a 20th-century book.
Daksha insults Shiva while arguing with Sati.
Rati is the Hindu goddess of love, physical desire, passion, and sexual pleasure. Usually described as the daughter of Prajapati Daksha, Rati is the female counterpart, the chief consort and the assis
Sculpture of Rati on a temple wall of Chennakesava Temple, Belur
Rati on a composite horse
Kama as Pradyumna with Rati as Mayavati, return to Dvaraka
Sculpture of Kama and Rati at Khajuraho