Bagalamukhi
Bagalamukhi is a manifestation of the goddess Parvati who emerged from Haridra Sarovar, the lake of turmeric, during the Satya Yuga. She calmed the great storm that was destroying Creation, restoring order in the universe. In another tale, she defeated the demon Madan by grabbing his tongue and immobilizing his power of Vak-siddhi, ultimately slaying him after granting him the boon to be worshipped with her.
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When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Bagalamukhi is one of the Mahavidyas in Tantric Hinduism, likely attested from medieval Puranic and Tantric texts.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Vishalakshi, Shriguru Dattatreya, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Dakshinakalika, Smashanakalika, Ekajata, Ugratara, Taritni, Nilasarasvati, Jayadurga, Vashuli, Brihaspati, Pratyangira, Durga, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Tulja Bhavani, Mahishasuramardini, Raktabija, Guhyakali, Navadurgas, Katyayani, Matangi
- aspect of
- Śiva
- created by
- Parvati
- enemy of
- Madan
- allied with
- Vishnu
- child of
- Parvati
- manifested by
- Parvati
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“Shri Bagalamukhee Shakthi Peetham, Shivampet, Medak District, Telangana Devi Mahavidya Bagalamukhi Temple, Nalkheda Bagalamukhi Temple, Bankhandi, HP Maa Pitambara (Bagalamukhi) Temple”
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“According to Tantras, she revealed through the north face, which is one of six faces of Shiva. This face is blue in colour and with three eyes and also revealed the Devis, Dakshinakalika, Mahakali, Guhyakali, Smashanakalika, Bhadrakali, Ekajata, Ugratara (fierce Tara), Taritni, Chhinnamasta, Nilasarasvati, Durga, Jayadurga, Navadurga, Vashuli, Dhumavati, Visalakshi, Parvati, Bagalamukhi, Pratyangira, Matangi, Mahishasuramardini, their rites and mantras.”
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