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Priyangira

Pratyangira Devi, also known as Narasimhi or Atharvana Bhadrakali, is a fierce goddess in Hindu Tantric tradition associated with Shakti, invoked for protection against black magic and evil forces. She is depicted with a lion's face and human body, symbolizing ferocity and wisdom, and is closely linked to Lord Narasimha. Worship of Pratyangira is reserved for qualified Tantric practitioners and involves secretive mantras and rituals, emphasizing the need for purity and proper guidance.

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Priyangira

Pratyangira Devi, also known as Narasimhi or Atharvana Bhadrakali, is a fierce goddess in Hindu Tantric tradition associated with Shakti, invoked for protection against black magic and evil forces. She is depicted with a lion's face and human body, symbolizing ferocity and wisdom, and is closely linked to Lord Narasimha. Worship of Pratyangira is reserved for qualified Tantric practitioners and involves secretive mantras and rituals, emphasizing the need for purity and proper guidance.

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Pratyangira Devi—also known as Narasimhi or Atharvana Bhadrakali—is a powerful,

fierce, and deeply esoteric goddess in the Hindu Tantric tradition. She is
associated with Shakti (divine feminine power) and is known especially for her
protective and destructive force, often invoked in extreme situations to remove
black magic, evil forces, and deep karmic afflictions.

🖤 Who is Pratyangira Devi?


Pratyangira is depicted with a lion’s face and a human body, symbolizing a blend of
ferocity and wisdom.

She is said to have emerged from the third eye of Shiva or as a manifestation of
Mahadevi to subdue even the fiercest forces.

Closely linked with Lord Narasimha, especially his Ugra (terrifying) form—she is
often seen as a feminine counterpart to Ugra Narasimha.

📖 Mythological Origin
According to some Tantric and Puranic texts, after Lord Narasimha killed
Hiranyakashipu, his rage continued to burn, threatening universal balance.

To pacify him, Pratyangira Devi emerged either from Shiva’s third eye or from
Narasimha himself, representing the calming and balancing aspect of Shakti.

She is sometimes described as being born from the Atharva Veda, and thus carries
the name Atharvana Bhadrakali.

🔥 Iconography
Lion-faced, with wild, flowing hair, and often black or dark blue in complexion.

Carries tridents, swords, nooses, skulls, and fire—all weapons used to destroy ego
and negativity.

Sometimes shown riding a lion or standing in a fierce dance posture (ugra tandava).

Her presence is intense, terrifying to the wicked, but deeply protective to her
devotees.

Worship and Significance


Pratyangira is not a common household deity. Her worship is generally undertaken
only under the guidance of qualified Tantric practitioners.

She is invoked:

To neutralize black magic or evil spells

For protection in intense spiritual or karmic crises

During powerful homams (fire rituals) such as Pratyangira Homam

Her mantras are secretive, potent, and only revealed after initiation (diksha).

📍 Temples
Ayyavadi Pratyangira Devi Temple near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu – one of the most
well-known shrines.

Worship also occurs in certain Amman temples and Shakti Peethas in South India.

Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi Temple in Chennai is also popular.


🧘 Spiritual Symbolism
She represents the power of Shakti to counteract even the most violent and chaotic
energies.

Embodies the principle that divine feminine energy is both nurturing and
terrifying, and can dissolve deep-rooted ignorance.

Her worship aligns with the left-hand path (Vamachara) of Tantra in many cases.

⚠️ Caution in Worship
Not meant for casual devotion—only to be approached with purity, discipline, and
proper guidance.

Associated with secret Tantric rites, sometimes classified under Ugra (fierce)
category of devatas.

Without proper initiation, attempting to invoke her can be spiritually


destabilizing.

Mantra (for general contemplation, not for invocation):


ॐ अइं ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं प्रत्यङ्गिरायै नमः।
(Om Aim Hreem Kleem Shreem Pratyangirayai Namah)

⚠️ This mantra should be used for respectful contemplation only. For actual sadhana
or homa, seek a guru.

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