TempleTM Kerala
Shakta

Bhuvaneshwari

भुवनेश्वरी

Also known as Bhuvaneswari, Bhuvaneshvari

Bhuvaneshwari is the Queen of the Universe, one of the ten Mahavidyas, worshipped in Kerala for protection, sovereignty and the welfare of the world.

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Bhuvaneshwari — devotional artwork
Tradition
Shakta
Consort
Shiva (as Bhuvaneshwara)
Vahana
Lion
Abode
Manidvipa
Weapon
Noose, goad, bow and arrow
Festival
Navaratri, Sri Vidya worship days

Origin story

As the fourth Mahavidya, Bhuvaneshwari is the cosmic mother whose form contains all the worlds. She is worshipped with the Sri Yantra and the sounds of the three bijas, and is honoured as the source of abundance and royal grace.

The noose, the goad, the bow and the arrow represent control of desire, anger and delusion. Her red lotus and crown express beauty, abundance and sovereignty, and her devotees seek protection, sovereignty over their own lives and the welfare of the world.

Source: Wikipedia: Bhuvaneshvari — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhuvaneshvari

Symbolism

The noose, the goad, the bow and the arrow represent control of desire, anger and delusion. Her red lotus and crown express beauty, abundance and sovereignty.

Mantra 2

Om Bhuvaneshwaryai Namaha

ॐ भुवनेश्वर्यै नमः

Oṃ Bhuvaneśvaryai Namaḥ

Meaning — Salutations to Bhuvaneshwari, the queen of the worlds.

Recited for: Daily japa, protection and abundance

Bhuvaneshwari Bija Mantra

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं भुवनेश्वर्यै नमः

Oṃ Aiṃ Hrīṃ Śrīṃ Bhuvaneśvaryai Namaḥ

Meaning — The three bijas invoke wisdom, energy and abundance, offered to the Queen of the Universe.

Recited for: Japa for sovereignty and worldly wellbeing

Pooja Sloka 1

Bhuvaneshwari Devi Sharanam

ഭുവനേശ്വരീ ദേവീ ശരണം

Bhuvaneśvarī Devī Śaraṇaṃ

Meaning — Bhuvaneshwari Devi, be my refuge.

Recited for: Lamp offering at the shrine

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