Prathyangira Homa Temple Morattandi

I have posted an article on Prathyangira Devi recently.

 

Some readers wanted details of a Pratyangira Devi Temple, where Pratyangira Homa is conducted.

 

A note on Pratyangira Devi.

 

“Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi is a powerful aspect of divine mother.

She is considered to be a powerful repellent of the influences generated by witch-craft.

Terrible in aspect, having dark complexion, reddened eyes and in four hands she hold a trident, a serpent in the form of a noose and a hand drum.

Her hair strands at the ends. As Pratyangira energy manifests, it’s often a very swift and sometimes ferocious current.

This combination of lion and human forms is said to represent the balance of good and evil.

Many of the Saints who’ve seen its energetic expression have described her as a 1008 headed (symbolically representing the 1008-petalled Sahasrara Chakra, the universal chakra of the cosmic energy) and with 2016 hands, riding majestically on a chariot pulled by 4 lions (representing the 4 Vedas), lion-faced mother, armed with many swords for removing obstacles.

The jaws of so many lions make it very powerful for destroying negative karmas, and a great help to anyone on a spiritual path.

Though such a current can be understandably rough and it’s wise to approach with respect and some consideration of what our heart is asking for, it’s with that same intensity that Pratyangira radiates her love, so it’s best to also be open to deeply receive.

 

There is a Temple for Prathyangira at Marattandi, near Puducherry/Pondicherry, on the Tindivanam Road.

 

Prathyangira Homam is performed every month on Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Waxing Moon).

 

The Temple has a 72 feet Idol of Pratyangira Devi outside the temple and a small idol is inside.

 

The temple is about 4 feet underground.

 

Temple Hours.

8.00 am to 100 pm

3.30pm to 8.30 pm

 

Bus Route, Puducherry to Tindivanam , Stop;Moarattandi.

 

Phone Number. 0413- 2234931

 

 

Citation.

 

http://www.pondyonline.com/User/Common/NikumbhalaShetram.aspx

 

 

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