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Vimala

विमला
Also known as: Vimalā, Puri Devi, Shakti of Jagannath Temple

About

The presiding goddess of the Vimala Temple within the Jagannath Temple complex in Puri, Odisha. One of the 51 Shakti Pithas where the feet of Sati fell. Considered the chief goddess of Puri and the protector of the Jagannath Temple.

Attributes

Shakti PithaFeet of SatiPuriJagannath Temple

Symbols

LionTrishulaLotusCrown
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Vimalāyai Namaḥ
Vimala Stotram

Festivals

NavaratriRatha YatraAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

Shakti Pitha legendsPuranas

Regions Worshipped

PuriOdisha

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Crowned, three-eyed. Protective, powerful expression.