Adhiparasakthi means the primordial supreme power – She is
the Mother Goddess who gives birth, nurtures, sustains and finally transforms
all animate and inanimate in the universe. In nutshell, Adi Parasakthi is the
energy that is manifest in everything. She is popularly referred as Goddess
Shakti and she takes numerous forms to uphold dharma and protect Her devotees. She
is mother, sister, wife and the fierce power that annihilates everything.
Adhiparasakthi form of mother goddess is worshipped mainly in
South India .
Tuesday, Friday, Amavasya (no moon day) and Purnima (full
moon day) are the important days dedicated to Adi Parasakthi.
In Adi Parasakthi worship, she is the supreme. All animate
and inanimate are born and die in Her.
Note – There is a popular Guru in South
India known as Adi Parashakti Adigal – Devotee of Adi Parashakti. He
has created an Adi Parashakti temple at Melmaruvathur in Tamil Nadu and his
disciples wear red color clothes. He follows the Siddha Tradition and leads a
family life.
Feeding the poor, distribution of clothes and other items to
the needy is a key feature of his organization.