Rāja Mātaṅgī, also known as Rāja Śyāmalā or Mantrīṇī, serves as the tantric prime minister (mantrī) of Lalitā Tripurasundarī in the Sri Vidya tradition, governing all mantras, speech, arts, and creative knowledge. According to some traditions, Raja Matangi is worshipped on 9th day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Role From the Lalitopākhyāna (Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa), […]
Shyamala Navaratri
Suka Shyamala | 8th Day of Shyamala Navaratri
Śuka Śyāmalā represents a melodic extension of Rājā Śyāmalā in Sri Vidya tradition, symbolized by the parrot (śuka), embodying divine discourse, prophecy, and the 64 arts as light rays of creative wisdom. According to some traditions, Suka Shyamala is worshipped on 8th day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Role and Attributes Invoked after Śārikā […]
Sarika Shymala | 7th Day of Shyamala Navaratri
Śārikā Śyāmalā is a melodic form of Rājā Śyāmalā in Sri Vidya tantra, embodying the goddess of music, arts, and cosmic sound as represented by the myna bird (śārikā), which symbolizes perfect speech mimicry and omniscience. According to some traditions, Sarika Shyamala is worshipped on 7th day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Iconography and […]
Vasya Matangi | Shyamala Navaratri, 6th Day
Vasya Matangi represents a specialized tantric form of the Mahavidya Matangi focused on vashikaran (attraction and subjugation powers), granting the sādhaka hypnotic charisma, mesmerizing speech, and control over others’ minds and desires. According to some traditions, Vasya Matangi is worshipped on 6th day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Mantra and Practices Her primary mantra, […]
Sarvasiddhi Matangi | 5th Day – Shyamala Navaratri
Sarvasiddhi Matangi is a powerful tantric form of the Mahavidya Matangi, revered in Sri Vidya traditions as the granter of all accomplishments (sarva siddhi), encompassing supernatural powers, mastery over arts, speech, and complete fulfillment of desires. According to some traditions, Sarvasiddhi Matangi is worshipped on 5th day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Tantric Powers […]
Hasanti Shyamala | Charioteer of RajaShyamala’s Geyachakra | Shyamala Navratri – Day 4
Hasanti Śyāmalā serves as the charioteer (sūta) of Rājā Śyāmalā’s Geyacakra (musical chariot) in the Lalitopākhyāna, embodying the goddess of harmonious song and laughter that propels creative sound forward. According to some traditions, Hasanti Shyamala is worshipped on 4th day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Role In the Bhandāsura war narrative, she guides Śyāmalā’s […]
Nakulesvari | Nakuli Shyamala | Pratyanga Devata of Raja Shyamala | Shyamala Navratri Day 3
Nakuli Śyāmalā, also called Nakuleśvarī or Nakuli Vāgeśvarī, serves as the pratyāṅga devatā (counterpart or investigative limb) of Rājā Śyāmalā in the Sri Vidya tradition, embodying critical inquiry and mongoose-like sharpness against illusions. According to some traditions, Nakuli Shyamala is worshipped on the 3rd day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Role In the Brahmāṇḍa […]
Vagvadini Shyamala | Upanga Devata of Raja Syamala | 2nd day of Shyamala Navaratri
Vāgvādinī Śyāmalā represents a specialized form or upāṅga devatā of Rājā Śyāmalā in the Sri Vidya tradition, embodying the goddess of eloquent speech, knowledge, and mastery over arts. According to some traditions, Vagvadini Shyamala is worshipped on the 2nd day of Shyamala Navaratri in Magh Month. Role and Mantra Worshipped on the second or fifth […]
Laghu Shyamala | Anga Devata of Raja Shyamala | 1st Day of Shyamala Navaratri
Laghu Shyamala is a revered form of the goddess in the Sri Vidya tradition, serving as the primary attendant (anga devata) of Raja Shyamala or Matangi. She embodies creative inspiration, protection, and the transcendence of dualities like desire and liberation, often depicted with a blue hue, veena, and attributes symbolizing both worldly enjoyment and spiritual […]
Shyamala Navaratri 2026 | Pooja of 9 Forms of Shyamala Devi
Shyamala Navaratri (9 divine days dedicated to Goddess Shyamala) is observed in Magha Masam of Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati and Hindi Calendars. In 2026, Shyamala Navaratri begins on 19 January and ends on 27 January. Shyamala Navaratri, also popular as Magha Navaratri, starts on Shukla Paksha Pratipada and ends on Shukla Paksha Navami in Magha […]