In Tamil Nadu, several temples are dedicated to Varahi, a powerful manifestation of Goddess Shakti, often depicted as a boar-headed goddess. Here are some notable Varahi temples in the region: Notable Varahi Temples in Tamil Nadu 1. Suyambu Varahi Amman Temple Location: Uthirakosamangai, Ramanathapuram District. Significance: This temple is renowned for its self-manifested idol of Varahi, which […]
Varahi Devi is one of the Sapta Matrikas, the Seven forms of Mother Goddess. Varahi Katha is mentioned in Devi Mahatmya from Markandeya Purana, Varaha Purana and Matsya Purana. According to the Shumbha-Nishumbha story of the Devi Mahatmya from the Markandeya Purana religious texts, the Matrikas goddesses appears as shaktis (feminine powers) from the bodies […]
Varahi Navratri, also known as Ashada Navaratri, is a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Varahi Devi, one of the Saptamatrikas (seven divine mothers). In 2025, Varahi Navratri begins on June 26 and ends on July 4. Varahi Devi is also one of the manifestations of Maa Shakti. This festival is celebrated in Ashad month hence […]
Saptamatrikas or Sapta Matrukas are a group of seven powerful Goddesses always depicted together in Hindu Scriptures. Goddesses – Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maheshvari, Indrani, Kaumari, Varahi, and Chamunda or Narasimhi are known as Saptamatrikas. Sometimes they are also depicted as Ashtamatrikas. These Goddesses are worshipped for personal and spiritual rejuvenation. As per the Devi Purana, Matrikas […]
Varahi Sahasranamam is the list of 1000 names of Goddess Varahi Devi. Varahi Mata is one of the Saptamatrika Devatas, Seven Divine Mothers. Varahi Sahasranamam….. 1 Om Im Kloum Vaarahyai Nama : 2 Om Im Kloum Vamanyai Nama : 3 Om Im Kloum Vamayai Nama : 4 Om Im Kloum Bagalaayai Nama : 5 Om […]
Varahi Nigrahashtakam is an Astakam to worship Goddess Varahi. Varahi is one of the saptha mathrukas (seven divine mothers). In another belief, Varahi is one of the Yoginis. Varahi is also known as Chaitanya Bhairavi and Maha Ghora. Goddess Varahi is also popular as Danda-natha in Sri-Vidya tradition. Devi, kroda mukhithwadangri kamala dwandwa anurakthathmane, Mahyam […]
Goddess Varahi is one of the Saptamatrikas (the seven divine goddesses) who derives her name from Varaha, one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Goddess Varahi Devi is seen as the feminine energy of Lord Vishnu and holds the same weapons as him. Some puranas also interpret Goddess Varahi as being the energy of […]
Maha Varahi Ashtottara Shatanamavali is the list of 108 names of Goddess Varahi Devi. Varahi Devi is one of the Saptamatrika Goddesses, Seven divine mothers. Here is the Maha Varahi Ashtottara Shatanamavali lyrics…. 1 OM Namo Varaaha Vadanaayai Nama: 2 OM Namo Vaaraahyai Nama: 3 OM Vara Rupinyai Nama: 4 OM Krodaana Naaya Nama: 5 […]
Gayathri DeviNavratri and Maa Shakambari Navratra are observed in the month of Ashada in various parts of India. As this Navratri festival occurs in Ashad maas, this Navratri is also called as Ashada Navratri. Ashad Navratri and Magh Navratri are also called as Gupt Navratras. In 2024, Ashad Navratri festival starts on July 6 and […]