Annapoorna is a Hindu goddess of food and nourishment. She is considered to be the personification of the sustaining power of food and is worshipped as the provider of food and sustenance for all living beings. Annapoorna is depicted as a beautiful woman holding a golden bowl filled with rice, symbolising abundance and prosperity.

In Hindu mythology, Annapoorna is regarded as the wife of Lord Shiva and is considered to be one of the forms of the divine mother goddess. She is revered as a source of nourishment and sustenance not only for the physical body but also for the soul. In Hindu traditions, Annapoorna is worshipped for good harvests and for the abundance of food. The worship of Annapoorna is considered to bring good fortune, wealth, and abundance to the household, and she is widely revered by Hindus as the giver of food and nourishment. Her worship is particularly popular among farmers and traders who rely on the abundance of food for their livelihoods. Annapoorna is worshipped on the festival of Navaratri, during which devotees offer food to the goddess as a symbol of their gratitude for her blessings.