Goddess Tripura Bhairavi a manifestation of Mother Goddess
Shakti and is the 8th Goddess among the ten Mahavidyas. As per some
accounts she is believed to have emerged from the Shivling. Goddess Tripura
Bhairavi is worshipped for defeating sensual desires and for attaining peace
and prosperity. Detail information about the Goddess is found in the Kalika Purana.
Goddess Tripura Bhairavi is of reddish complexion and she is
adorned with red garments. She has four arms and holds a garland in her upper
right hand and the a book in the lower right hand. He lefts hands are in Abhaya
and Varada Hasta – in the posture providing safety and granting boons.
Her face is noted for a pleasing smile. She is bedecked with
all kinds of jewelry.
She wears garlands of human heads on her head, waist and
neck.
She has three eyes and her manner of walking is like that of
an elephant. She sits on a white ghost.
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