![]() ![]() ![]() In the Raktabija episode, Varahi is described as having a boar form, fighting demons with her tusks while seated on a preta (corpse). The Mother promises the gods that the Matrikas will fight demons when needed. The Devi Bhagavata Purana says Varahi, with the other Matrikas, is created by the Supreme Mother. In another instance in the same Purana, she is described as riding a buffalo. ![]() In the Vamana Purana, the Matrikas arise from different parts of the Divine Mother Chandika Varahi arises from Chandikas back. When the demon Shumbha challenges Durga to single combat, she absorbs the Matrikas into herself. The red-skinned Varahi (bottom row, leftmost) rides a buffalo and holds a sword, shield and goad. She has a boar form, wields a chakra (discus) and fights with a sword.Īfter the battle described in the scripture, the Matrikas dance drunk on their victims blood. We have to note that Devi Bhagavata is not one of the major Puranas and is not accepted by majority. The Buddhist goddesses Vajravrh and Marichi have their origins from the Hindu goddess Varahi. She is usually worshipped at night, using secretive Vamamarga Tantric practices. ![]()
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