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Varahi

वाराही
Also known as: Vārāhī, Boar-faced Goddess

About

One of the Saptamatrikas. The Shakti of Varaha, the boar avatar of Vishnu. Represents the power of upliftment and protection. Associated with the earth and boar symbolism.

Attributes

UpliftmentProtectionEarth power

Symbols

Boar facePlowEarth
Consort
Varaha (Vishnu)

Associated Mantras

Om Vārāhyai Namaḥ

Festivals

Saptamatrika PujaNavaratri

Scriptures

Devī MāhātmyaPuranasTantras

Regions Worshipped

South IndiaPan-India (tantric traditions)

Iconography

Boar-faced goddess. Four arms, holding weapons. Seated on a lion or buffalo. Powerful, fierce expression.