Varahi- the she-boar-faced goddess, is an awe-inspiring and powerful Matrika (mother-goddess), revered in Hinduism as the Shakti of Vishnu’s Varaha Roopa and one of the Saptamatrikas (seven mother goddesses) who assist goddess Durga in her battles against Asuras. In this majestic bronze statue from Swamimalai, the goddess Varahi radiates the aura of Sri, the consort of Vishnu. Glistening divinely, Devi Varahi is wrapped in a lovely saree, wearing a Vaishnava crown known as Kirtiamukuta, bejeweled necklaces, and armlets, and sits in the regal Lalitasana.
A small bindi adorns her forehead, beautifying the alluring countenance of the goddess. In her four hands, Devi Varahi holds Hala (plough) and Musala (mortar) which are her weapons, while her primary hands are in the gesture of Varada and Abhaya, mirroring the graceful mudras of goddess Lakshmi. To mark the aura of the mighty mother goddess, a grand aureole with Kirtimukha or a face of glory on top has been added to the murti.
Revered separately or as a part of Vishnu or Devi Durga’s retinue, Maa Varahi is a powerful protective force, whose dhyana and Puja fill one’s life with positivity, strength, and supreme wisdom.
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