Pratyangira Devi – The Goddess of Power and Vigor

Pratyangira Devi is a powerful goddess and a form of the Divine Mother. She has the head of a male lion and a woman's body. This represents the union of Shiva and Shakti. Vaishnavites refer to her as Narasimhi, the female power of Narasimha. She is also Siddhilakshmi, a form of Guhya Kali. In Durga tradition, the Goddess is known as Purna Chandi. In the Vedas, she is Adharvana Bhadrakali, the ruling deity of Atharva Veda. The Pratyangira aspect of the Divine Mother remained under wraps for a long time. Pratyangira Devi destroyed the ego of Lord Sharabeshwara. She was able to pacify a ferocious Narasimha who became very aggressive after killing the demon Hiranyakashipu and calm him down when even Lord Shiva as Sharabeshwara failed to do so. Legend behind Pratyangira Devi The Markandeya and Shiva Puranas mention the Goddess. After killing Hiranyakashipu to protect his devotee, Prahlada, Lord Narasimha became very aggressive. To soothe him, Lord Shiva took the form of Sharabhaeswara, a bird-animal form. On seeing this, Narasimha took the form of Gandaberunda, a two-headed bird. Shiva then created Pratyangira Devi from his wing. Supposedly, she appeared along with thunder and lightning. On seeing her imposing figure, Lord Narasimha is said to have realized the purpose behind his Avataram and calmed down at once. Another story claims that Pratyangira Devi revealed herself to 2 sages or Rishis while they were meditating on a Moola Mantra and that she took her name from them.

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Iconography The Goddess is depicted with a dark complexion, a lion’s face, red eyes, disheveled hair, and a protruding tongue. She wears a garland of human skulls, and her vehicle is a lion. She has 4 hands in which she holds a trident, a hand drum, a serpent in the form of a noose, and a skull. Though she looks terrible, she is compassionate and always ready to help her devotees overcome any type of problem. Benefits of Worshipping Pratyangira Devi People worship her to get rid of their enemies, who can be both internal and external. They believe that she can reverse the effects of black magic and protect them during major crises. She can remove obstacles, and problems related to finances, relationships, health, etc. One can also be cured of chronic diseases by worshipping her, when all other remedies have failed. As Siddha Lakshmi, she can resolve one’s financial problems and bestow abundance. If you are plagued by negative thoughts, the Goddess will get rid of them. Pratyangira Devi appears in the Ramayana as goddess Nikumbala. Ravana’s son Indrajit performed a Homam to invoke her blessings and defeat Lord Rama. But Hanuman prevented him from completing it as he knew that Indrajit would win the battle if he completed the Homam. Such is the power of Pratyangira. She is usually worshipped on Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, and also on Ashtami and Amavasya days. Pratyangira Devi has the power to bestow Moksha (liberation). She gives one freedom from karmas. She symbolizes Dharma (righteousness), Satya (truth), and justice. She can repel bad luck or harm caused by black magic. She is a deity who bestows power and energy and guides devotees to find the right path. Pratyangira Sadhana protects one from evil and brings prosperity. Pratyangira Devi Temples There is an ancient temple associated with the Goddess at Aivar Padi near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Other important temples associated with her are: Maha Pratyangira Devi Temple, Ayyavadi, Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu Pratyangira Kalika Temple, Moranapalli, Hosur, Tamilnadu Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi – Gnana Muneshwara Temple, Jayanagar, Bengaluru Sri Pratyangiradevi Temple, Sholinganur, Chennai Sri Pratyangira Devi Temple, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad Her temples are also found within Shaiva or Shaktha peetas. Pratyangira Devi in the Ramayana Indrajit, the son of Ravana, received a boon from Lord Brahma, which made him invincible. He was also given the Maha Mantra of Pratyangira and the details about her Homa. Brahma told Indrajit that if he performed the Nikumbhila Homa with true devotion, the Goddess would help him to win any war. Hence, Indrajit was never known to lose a battle. Before his battle against Rama and Lakshmana, Indrajit decided to perform the Homam for Goddess Nikumbhila. On hearing this, Rama ordered Lakshmana to disrupt the Homam to ensure that Indrajit could not complete it. Lakshmana did as he was instructed. As a result, Indrajit could not complete the ritual before the battle. He was killed in the fight. How the Goddess Got Her Name Two Rishis or sages, Pratyangi and Angirasa, were meditating on the Divine Mother. During their meditation, they felt the energy of an unfamiliar Goddess. With the face of a lion and holding many divine weapons, she appeared very powerful. They meditated on the Goddess, which pleased her. She appeared before them and said that she would be known by a name which combined their names - Pratyangira. The Power of Pratyangira Pratyangira’s energy is like a fast and powerful current. It targets the roots of your negativity and hits you like a tornado. It shakes you up from the inside. It frees and energizes you rapidly and pushes you towards soul liberation. The Goddess reflects our energy, good or bad, back a thousand-fold. So, if you approach her with ulterior motives, she will reflect it back manifold. Hers is not a power you can trifle or meddle with or use for evil purposes. If you are aware of your dark side and approach the Devi with piety and pure intentions and request her to destroy it, she will do so. One needs to approach her with care, love, and devotion. Her energy is very powerful, somewhat similar to nuclear energy. Nothing should go wrong around her energy. Even if you are a very sincere follower, she will trample on you mercilessly if you make a mistake and kill the negative energies responsible for that mistake. If you are doing something wrong, she will nullify the energy instantly.

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