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Vedic Devi · Goddess of Dissolution and Misfortune

Nirriti

निर्ऋति
Also known as: Alakṣmī, Nairṛtī

About

Goddess representing decay, dissolution, misfortune, and the destructive aspects of existence. Guardian of the southwest direction. Personification of the forces that break down and transform.

Attributes

DissolutionMisfortuneDestructionSouthwest

Symbols

Broken potSwordDarkness

Associated Mantras

Om Nairṛtyai namaḥ

Scriptures

RigvedaPuranasTantras

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India (Vedic and Tantric contexts)

Iconography

Dark complexion, fierce appearance. Dressed in black or dark red. Holds sword and shield. Often depicted at boundaries and thresholds.