Sri Varahi Devi

Sri Rajarajeshwari Peetam is celebrating Sri Varahi Navaratris from 25-Jun-25 to 10-Jul-25.

Goddess Varahi

Goddess Vārāhī is a revered deity in the Sri Vidya tradition, embodying strength and protection. Alongside Rājasyamala, she forms a significant pair of deities associated with Lalitā. While Rājasyamala represents the cooling moon or iḍā nāḍī and the five downward triangles in the Śrī Cakra, Vārāhī embodies the sun energy or piṅgala nāḍī and the four upward triangles in the Śrī Cakra.

Major Manifestations of Vārāhī

Vārāhī in the Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa

Vārāhī, also known as Daṇḍanāthā, is the fierce Commander-in-Chief under Śrī Lalitā Mahā Tripurāsundarī. Born from the flowery arrows of Śrī Lalitā, she symbolizes the ego (ahaṃkāra tattva). Vārāhī’s ferocity ensures the destruction of evil forces and internal enemies that hinder devotees’ progress.

In the Lalitopākhyāna, Vārāhī emerged to defeat Viśukra, the demon Bhandāsura’s Commander-in-Chief. Her chariot, the Kiri Chakra, is a divine vehicle carrying celestial physicians like the Ashwini Devas and Śrī Dhanvantari, the God of Physicians. This association blesses devotees with good health and relief from chronic diseases.

As Daṇḍanāthā, she guides and corrects practitioners, ensuring they remain on the right path. Her boar face signifies her ability to delve deep into karmas, removing obstacles and leading devotees to both spiritual and material success. Those who seek her blessings never leave empty-handed.

Vārāhī in the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa

Vārāhī, the fifth among the eight mother Devīs (Aṣṭamātṛkās), also known as Pañcami, represents controlled courage and fearlessness. According to the Devī Mahātmya, Goddess Durgā created the Mātṛkās to combat demon armies. Vārāhī’s energy combats envy, greed, and lust, reminding us to face challenges head-on with boldness.

Benefits of Worshiping Vārāhī

Spiritual Benefits

• Protection from Negative Forces: Vārāhī destroys evil forces and internal enemies, ensuring a clear spiritual path.
• Guidance and Correction: As Daṇḍanāthā, she ensures practitioners stay focused and corrects their path.
• Ego Dissolution: Helps in dissolving excessive ego, promoting humility and self-realization.
• Deep Karma Cleansing: Her boar face symbolizes the ability to cleanse deep-rooted karmas.
• Spiritual Empowerment: Empowers devotees with courage, fearlessness, and determination.
• Material Benefits
• Good Health: Her chariot, the Kiri Chakra, includes celestial physicians blessing devotees with health.
• Material Success: Paves the way for achieving both spiritual and material goals.
• Overcoming Challenges: Instills strength to face and overcome challenges with confidence.
• Internal Strength: Strengthens inner fortitude and determination.

Attributes of Vārāhī

• Various forms of Varahi:
• One of Vārāhī’s names is Pañcamī, and she is the fifth of the Aṣṭamātṛkā Devīs. She wields the pestle to destroy seeds of karma, preventing new karmas from sprouting and granting mokṣa to the soul, helping it unite with Lalitā Devī. As Ājñā cakreśvarī, her grace is essential for the Kuṇḍalinī to rise from Ājñā cakra to Sahasrāra Cakra.
• The Dwadasa namas of Varahi are:
• When Vārāhī Devī led Lalitā Devī’s army against Bhaṇḍāsura, her soldiers praised her with twelve names, captured in the ‘Śrī Vārāhī Dvādaśanāmastotraṃ’. Knowing these names offers protection in her diamond cage from all troubles and calamities.
  • Pañcamī
  • Daṇḍanāthā
  • Saṅketā
  • Samayeśvarī
  • Samayasaṅketā
  • Vārāhī
  • Potriṇī
  • Śivā
  • Vārtālī
  • Potriṇī
  • Mahāsenā
  • Ājñā cakreśvarī
  • Arighnī

Varahi Maa is adored as dwadasa Varahi incarnations, viz., Vartalee, Ashwaroodha, Dhoomra Varahi, AstraVarahi, Sumukha, NigraVarahiarahee, Swapna Varahi, Vashya Varahi, Kiratha Varahi, Laghu Varahi, Brihad Varahi, Maha Varahi. These are all Anga devathas of Maa Varahi.

Goddess Vārāhī’s worship offers profound spiritual and material benefits. Her blessings guide devotees towards spiritual growth, material success, good health, and the courage to face life’s challenges. Vārāhī’s protection and guidance ensure a path filled with righteousness, fulfillment, and triumph in both spiritual and worldly pursuits.

S.No	Form of Varahi	Description
1	Sowmya Varahi	Gentle and benign form, symbolizing peace, prosperity, and maternal love.
2	Krishna Varahi	Dark complexion, symbolizing association with the transformative energy of time.
3	Chandi Varahi	Fierce and warrior-like, associated with protection, courage, and destruction of negative forces.
4	Lakshmi Varahi	Associated with wealth, abundance, and material prosperity.
5	Maha Varahi	Powerful form, embodying fierce aspects for protection and overcoming obstacles.
6	Matangi Varahi.	Associated with wisdom, knowledge, and creativity, enhancing intellectual abilities.
7	Vaishnavi Varahi	Associated with Vishnu, worshipped for auspiciousness, sustenance, and preservation.
8	Bhairavi Varahi	Fierce form, associated with destruction of ignorance and annihilation of negative forces.
9	Narasimhi Varahi	Depicted in the form of Narasimha, symbolizing courage, strength, and protection.
10	Saptamatrika Varahi	One of the Seven Mothers (Saptamatrikas), symbolizing collective strength and protection.

Important temples of Varahi:

S.No	Temple/Place	Location	Description
1	Varahi Deula	Chaurasi, Odisha	Built in the 9th century during the Somavamshi dynasty, showcases Khakara style architecture.
2	Varahi Devi Temple	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	Located in Anaikatti, surrounded by lush greenery, attracts devotees for protection and prosperity.
3	Sri Varahi Devi Temple	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	Located in Anaikatti, surrounded by lush greenery, it attracts devotees for protection and prosperity.
4	Varahi Mandir	Banpur, Odisha	Known for its historical significance and beautiful architecture.
5	Sri Varahi Amman Temple	Thirukarthigai, Tamil Nadu	Located in Mylapore, it holds regular pujas and special ceremonies, especially during Navaratri.
6	Varahi Temple Kadambar,	KarnatakaSurrounded	by natural beauty, provides a serene environment for worship and meditation.
7	Sri Varahi Devi Temple	Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu	Known for its spiritual ambiance and powerful deity, conducts regular pujas and rituals.
8	Varahi Temple	Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh	Part of the western group of temples, known for exquisite carvings and architectural marvels.
9	Sri Varahi Amman Temple	Melmalayanur, Tamil Nadu	Goddess Varahi is revered as Kshetra Palaka, the guardian deity of this temple.
10	Varahi Temple (Ashta Matrika)	Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur	In this famous temple, Goddess Varahi is one of the Ashta Matrikas and worshipped as a guardian deity.
11	Sri Varahi Devi Temple	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh	Goddess Varahi is worshipped as Kshetra Palaka, the guardian deity, ensuring the protection and well-being of the devotees.