Goddess Manada is one of the 64 yoginis in Hinduism. Goddess Manada is also known as Lakshmi, Sri Shanti and Kanti. The 64 yoginis are holy women with yogic powers or female attendants of Shiva or Durga. They are worshipped as Goddesses in Hindu religion.
Goddess Manada Yogini is depicted as standing on a full blown lotus. The yogini is named after qualities like peace, lustre, wealth, and honour. A lotus represents our journey towards spirituality. From the seed stage, we need to bloom by discovering our path from the dirty waters of worldly life. Worship of 64 yoginis are more common in Tantrism and among Shakteya practitioners.
Goddess Manada Yogini is worshipped for success in spiritual life. Worship of the Goddess helps us in achieving our spiritual goals. She blesses a devotee to live in the world but untouched by its filth – just like a lotus flower which does not touch the dirt.
The mantra associated with Goddess Manada Yogini is Om Aim Swaha.
Goddess Manada yogini is offered white color flowers and white color bhog (food or naivedya). Lamp for her should be lit using cow ghee. Agarbatti should be of natural white color flowers. Offer white color chandan.
The ideal day to propitiate Goddess Manada is Thursday.