Nithya Devathas are the 15 goddesses who rule the 15 lunar phases or tithis in Hindu astrology. They are also the 15 aspects of the supreme goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari, who is the presiding deity of the Sri Chakra or Sri Yantra, a mystical diagram of nine interlocking triangles that represents the cosmos and the human body. The Nithya Devathas are worshipped in the innermost circle of the Sri Chakra, and each one has a specific mantra and dhyana sloka for meditation¹. They are also associated with the 15 syllables of the Panchadashakshari mantra, which is one of the most powerful mantras of Devi².
The names and attributes of the Nithya Devathas are as follows¹²:
- Kameshwari: She is the goddess of desire and love. She is depicted as a beautiful woman with four arms, holding a noose, a goad, a sugarcane bow and a flower arrow. She is seated on a red lotus and wears red garments and ornaments. She is the ruler of the first tithi, Pratipada, in both Shukla and Krishna pakshas. Her mantra is: Aim Hreem Shreem Am Aim Sakala Hreem Nitya Klinne Mada Dravey Souh Am Kameshwari Nitya Shreepadukam Pujayami Tarpayami Namah.
- Bhagamalini: She is the goddess of prosperity and beauty. She is depicted as a radiant woman with four arms, holding a lotus, a pomegranate, a mace and a discus. She is seated on a throne and wears yellow garments and ornaments. She is the ruler of the second tithi, Dwitiya, in both Shukla and Krishna pakshas. Her mantra is: Aim Hreem Shreem Am Aim Bhaga Bhuge Bhagini Bhagodari Bhagamale Bhagavahi Bhagaguhye Bhagayoni Bhaganipatini Sarvabhagavashankari Bhagaroope Nityaklinne Bhagaswaroope Sarvani Bhagani Mehyayanaya Varade Rete Surete Bhagaklinne Klinnadrave Kledaya Dravaya Amoghe Bhagavichche Kshubha Kshobhaya Sarva Sattvan Bhageshwari Aim Blum Jem Blum Bhem Blum Moem Blum Hem Blum Hem Klinne Sarvani Bhagani Me Vashamanaya Streem Hara Blem Hreem Am Bhagamalini Nitya Shreepadukam Pujayami Tarpayami Namah.
- Nityaklinna: She is the goddess of bliss and compassion. She is depicted as a young woman with four arms, holding a book, a rosary, a vessel of nectar and a lotus. She is seated on a blue lotus and wears blue garments and ornaments. She is the ruler of the third tithi, Tritiya, in both Shukla and Krishna pakshas. Her mantra is: Aim Hreem Shreem Im Om Hreem Nityaklinne Mada Drave Svaha Im Nityaklinna Nitya Shreepadukam Pujayami Tarpayami Namah.
- Bherunda: She is the goddess of power and courage. She is depicted as a fierce woman with four arms, holding a trident, a snake, a drum and a skull. She is seated on a corpse and wears red garments and ornaments. She is surrounded by flames and has two heads of birds. She is the ruler of the fourth tithi, Chaturthi, in both Shukla and Krishna pakshas. Her mantra is: Aim Hreem Shreem Eem Om Krom Bhrom Kraum Jhraum Chraum Jraum Svaha Eem Bherunda Nitya Shreepadukam Pujayami Tarpayami Namah.
- Vahnivasini: She is the goddess of fire and illumination. She is depicted as a bright woman with four arms, holding a spear, a shield, a bow and an arrow. She is seated on a red lotus and wears red garments and ornaments. She has flames emanating from her body and rides on a lion. She is the ruler of the fifth tithi, Panchami, in both Shukla and Krishna pakshas. Her mantra is: Aim Hreem Shreem Uum Om Ugraroopini Vahnivasini Sarvagnyajnana Roopini Sarvashatru Samharini Sarvasampat Pradayini Sarvasiddhi Pradayini Sarvamangala Karini Sarvaroga Nivarini Sarvadukha Nivarini Sarvabhaya Nivarini Sarvananda Mayi Vahnivasini Nitya Shreepadukam Pujayami Tarpayami Namah.
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(2) Lalita Shodasi Fiftten Nithya Devis List Explanation. https://ramanisblog.in/2014/09/17/lalita-shodasi-fiftten-nithya-devis-list-explanation/.
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