Pratyangira Devi is a Hindu goddess associated with Shakthism.She is also known as Atharvana Bhadrakali, Narasimhi, Simhamukhi, Nikumbala. Prathyangira Devi is considered an incarnation of the powerful goddess Kali. She is a powerful protector who can dispel evil and negative energy. According to Hindu Mythology, she was created by the combined powers of the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva. Pratyangira Devi is a powerful aspect of the divine mother and is the embodiment of Dharma( righteousness), Satya(truth), and impeccable justice. She frees her devotees of their karmas and from the cycle of deaths and rebirths.
She is a powerful energy that can repel the evil energies generated through witchcraft. She manifested to pacify the angry Sarabheswara, a ferocious incarnation of Lord Shiva for ending the anger of Lord Narasimha. Pratyangira Devi is associated with the planet Rahu.
In some places, she is described to be the female energy and consort of Lord Narasimha. According to the Tripura Rahasya, she is the pure manifestation of the wrath of Tripura Sundari. In the Vedas, Pratyangira is represented in the form of Atharvana Bhadrakali, the goddess of Atharvana Veda and magical spells. Narasimhi is the part of Saptamatrika.
According to the Markandeya Purana and Shiva Purana, at the beginning of the Treta Yuga, Narasimha, the fourth among the ten avatars of Vishnu, killed the unruly asura king Hiranyakashipu by disemboweling him. Narasimha grew furious and unstoppable due to the evil energies contained in Hiranyakashipu's body that entered into him. The story ends with Prahlada pacifying Narasimha and he returns to Vaikuntha after assuming his true form as Vishnu.
In the Shaiva tradition, Shiva assumed the form of Sharabha, a bird-lion hybrid form. Sharabha tried to carry Narasimha in his talons, but Narasimha in turn assumed the form of Gandabherunda and engulfed Sharabha. Upon the prayers of Shiva as Sharabha, Parvati took the form of Pratyangira and emerged out of the head of Sharabha, pacifying Narasimha and taking her place as his consort, Narasimha, after which Narasimha released Sharabha.
The term “ Prati” means reverse and angiras means attacking. Goddess Pratyangira Devi is the one who reverses black magic attacks. In some temples of South India, Pratyangira Devi is also called Atharvana Bhadrakali as she is considered the embodiment of Atharva Veda. She is shown in pictures as dark-complexioned having a lion’s face with reddened eyes and riding a lion or wearing black garments, she wears a garment of human skulls, her hair stands on end and she holds a trident, a serpent in the form of noose, a hand drum and a skull in four hands. Prathyangira Devi is also mentioned in Ramayana. Indrajit was performing “ Nikumbala yagna” a sacred ritual to worship Goddess Nikumbala, which is another name of Pratyangira. While Rama and Lakshmana were waging war, Hanuman came to stop the yagna because he knew that if this yagna towards Pratyangira devi was completed Indrajit would become invincible. So, after Hanuman stopped the yagna, and Lakshmana defeated and killed Indrajit. The yagna performed for Pratyangira Devi is so powerful that the person who performs cannot be defeated once he completes the yagna.
Pratyangira devi pooja is a ritual that can help remove negativity and obstacles caused by enemies. Pratyangira devi blesses her devotees with invincible power. It is believed that those who worship her with utmost devotion are blessed with the power to win against her enemies surely. She is regarded as the ultimate goddess to be worshipped for her defensive and offensive powers. Those seeking to get over negativity and evil forces perform this pooja.
This Pooja blesses devotees with sure victory over enemies or any difficult situation. Performing this pooja helps in balancing the power between the human brain and body and brings them to the path of Moksha by making them realize the satya. It eliminates the influences of evil forces or occult forces. She Helps in protecting the people from internal enemies, pain, and suffering. By worshiping her, one can overcome any obstacles in their life, whether it is related to the career, relationships, or personal growth. This pooja promotes peace and harmony in the lives of her devotees. She can help resolve conflicts and restore balance in their life. Let us perform Pooja and resolve our problems.
