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Shakta

Rajarajeshwari

राजराजेश्वरी

Also known as Raja Rajeshwari, Lalita Tripurasundari, Chottanikkara Devi, Kamakshi

Rajarajeshwari is the supreme form of Lalita Tripurasundari, worshipped in Kerala most famously at Chottanikkara, where she is honoured as the mother who removes afflictions of the mind.

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Rajarajeshwari — devotional artwork
Tradition
Shakta
Consort
Shiva (as Kameshwara)
Vahana
Lion (or the Sri Chakra)
Abode
Chottanikkara and Manidvipa
Weapon
Sugarcane bow, flower arrows, noose and goad
Festival
Chottanikkara Makam, Navaratri

Origin story

As Lalita, the goddess arose from the fire of the churning of the ocean and defeated Bhandasura with her Sri Chakra army. At Chottanikkara she is worshipped in both her fierce and gracious forms, and is sought for relief from mental suffering and possession.

Rajarajeshwari is the supreme form of Lalita Tripurasundari, the cosmic queen who is also the accessible mother. The Sri Yantra, the sugarcane bow and the flower arrows express beauty, sovereignty and the power to grant boons, and her worship is among the highest in the Shakta tradition.

Source: Wikipedia: Tripura Sundari — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripura_Sundari

Symbolism

The Sri Yantra, the sugarcane bow and the flower arrows express beauty, sovereignty and the power to grant boons. The goddess is both cosmic queen and accessible mother.

Mantra 2

Om Rajarajeshwaryai Namaha

ॐ राजराजेश्वर्यै नमः

Oṃ Rājarājeśvaryai Namaḥ

Meaning — Salutations to Rajarajeshwari, the queen of queens.

Recited for: Daily japa, protection of the mind

Rajarajeshwari Bija Mantra

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं राजराजेश्वर्यै नमः

Oṃ Aiṃ Hrīṃ Śrīṃ Rājarājeśvaryai Namaḥ

Meaning — The three bijas invoke wisdom, energy and abundance, offered to Rajarajeshwari.

Recited for: Japa for mental peace and relief from affliction

Pooja Sloka 1

Rajarajeshwari Devi Sharanam

രാജരാജേശ്വരീ ദേവീ ശരണം

Rājarājeśvarī Devī Śaraṇaṃ

Meaning — Rajarajeshwari Devi, be my refuge.

Recited for: Lamp offering at the shrine

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