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Guardian Goddess Of Parashuramakshetra.

Visiting Kota or rather Handattu, from where my grandmother hails, I noticed the image of Rakteshwari for the first time.

Rakteshwari Devi.

I was aware that Rakteshwari was Karavali, Tulu Nādu entity as I had heard of her in the various Paddaana’s or folk oral renderings. 

Since time permitted, I did look into Devi Bhagavata a more Brahmanical rendering of the Shakta cult which is predominate in the west coast.  Here the description goes that she is the aspect of Durga Parameshwari and her location is the pinnacle of the Sri yantra. 

The worship of Rakteshwari is seen along the Parashuramakeshtra.

Planet association is Mars

Locations are flowing river, forest and Kadamba tree.

Dakishnapratha or the Brahmanical version revers the calmer version of her as a not so important avatar in fact she has been quite forgotten by the Brahmanical cult.  If offerings are made in the Dakishnapratha then coconut and Kumkum is offered.

In the vamapratha, she is more ferocious and wine, meat and animal blood is offered.

She holds a sword in her hand to eliminate discrimination.

Worshiping of Rakteshwari releases negative energy in the shatachakra’s.

The ideal day to worship is sankramana (Sankranti) either on top of a hill or by the flowing water.

The chant is

om kleem rum rakteshwari namah

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6 responses to “Guardian Goddess Of Parashuramakshetra.”

  1. Anoop Avatar
    Anoop

    Where you able to get the sahasranama? or Ashtottara namavali or any such details?
    please share if you have any…

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    1. parwatisingari Avatar
      parwatisingari

      I spoke to Sri Ganapathi Bhat he is involved with Ponaje-Puttur Rakteshwari sthana. He said there was ‘aum ram rakteshwari namah’ is the other mantra. All ashtotara and stuti of durga will hold good for Rakteshwari since she is the pratibimba murthy. Maybe you should just visit this place.

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  2. Shruthi Avatar
    Shruthi

    Is the Devi also called Raktha kateeshwari else where?

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    1. parwatisingari Avatar
      parwatisingari

      Rakteshwari: –Name Meaning: The name “Rakteshwari” is derived from two Sanskrit words: “Rakta” (meaning “blood” or “red”) and “Ishwari” (meaning “goddess” or “female deity”). Thus, Rakteshwari refers to the “Goddess of Blood” or “Goddess of Red Power.” –Significance: Rakteshwari is often associated with the fierce aspect of the Divine Feminine, representing primal energy, passion, and the power of creation and destruction. She is revered as a deity who can protect, nurture, and also wield destructive power when necessary, in alignment with the Shakti tradition.
      Rakta Kateeshwari: Name Meaning: “Rakta” (meaning “blood”) and “Kateeshwari” (likely derived from “Kati” meaning “waist” or “abdominal region” in Sanskrit, and “Ishwari” meaning “goddess”). The name could potentially translate to “Goddess of the Waist” or “Goddess of Abdominal Blood” — which could signify the connection to creation, childbirth, or transformative energy from the core of the body. Symbolism: Rakta Kateeshwari is less commonly referenced compared to Rakteshwari but may represent a regional or lesser-known deity tied to the same aspects of life force, blood, and creation. The specific mention of the waist or abdominal region may symbolize fertility, motherhood, or the central energy channels in the body, particularly in tantric or yogic traditions where the navel or abdominal region holds significant energy.
      Just to sum up Rakteshwari is a more widely recognized figure in Hindu mythology, often symbolizing primal energy and feminine power. Rakta Kateeshwari might be a more localized or specific deity, possibly associated with fertility and the transformative aspects of blood and life force centered around the body. However, the latter’s exact role and attributes might vary based on regional or cultural worship practices.

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  3. Anoop Avatar
    Anoop

    Is the Sahasranama of Rakteshwari is available ?

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    1. parwatisingari Avatar
      parwatisingari

      i’m not sure I will check. However since she is non-brahmanical it is doubtful.

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