| WORSHIP OF SAKTHI -
GODDESS |
The classic text of Hindu Goddess
worship, the Devi Mahatmya, tells a story of how sakthis
emerged from each of the Gods to aid the Supreme Goddess
in fighting the asuras (demons). Each sakthi possessed the
form, ornament, and mount of the particular god. These are
the goddesses who serve Adhiparasakthi and carry out Her
functions.
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BRAHMI
Brahmi represents Lord Brahma's energy. She has big eyes. Her
body is golden in color with four arms. She is seated on Her
vehicle which is a swan.
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CHAMUNDI
Chamundi represents an aspect of Mother's energy. She has three
eyes and eight hands. She is seated on Her vehicle which is
a buffalo. Her left foot is resting on a demon who is praying
to Her.
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INDIRANI
Indirani represents Lord Indra's energy. She is wearing very
beautiful (rich) ornaments and clothing and has four arms. She
is seated on her vehicle which is an elephant.
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KOWMARI
Kowmari represents Lord Muruga's energy. She is kumkum (red
powder) in color with four arms and she wears a diamond studded
crown. Her flag which has a peacock on it. She is seated on
Her vehicle which is a peacock.
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MAHESWARI
Maheswari represents Lord Shiva's energy. She has three eyes
(2 normal and 1 in Her forehead). Her body is white in color
with four amis. Her hair is shaped into a crown and She has
a cobra around Her neck. She also has Her weapon which is a
Soolum (trident) and her flag which has a bull on it. She is
seated on Her vehicle which is a bull.
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VARAHI
Varahi represents Lord Yama's energy. She is very dark in color
and she is wearing black silk and black jewelry. Her face is
like that of a boar and she has four arms. She is seated on
a peetam (seat) with her left foot supported by a small stool.
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VISHANAVI
Vishanavi represents Lord Vishnu's energy. She has lotus like
eyes and Her body is a dark cloud color (blueish) with four
arms. She is seated on Her vehicle which is a eagle.
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