Wednesday 22 June 2011

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.


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.

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.




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

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.


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.


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.

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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