Lalitha Tripura Sundari – The Divine Goddess of Supreme Beauty and Power
Lalitha Tripura Sundari, also known as Shodashi or Sri Vidya Rajarajeshwari , is one of the most revered goddesses in Hinduism. She is the Divine Mother , representing supreme beauty, wisdom, and bliss. As the central deity of Sri Vidya Tantra , she governs the entire cosmos and is worshipped as the embodiment of Shakti (divine feminine energy) . Who is Lalitha Tripura Sundari? Lalitha Tripura Sundari is considered an aspect of Parvati , the consort of Lord Shiva. She is also associated with Maha Shodashi , the most powerful of the Dasha Mahavidyas (Ten Great Wisdom Goddesses). The term 'Tripura' refers to her dominion over the three worlds— physical, astral, and causal —while 'Sundari' means 'the most beautiful.' She is depicted as a radiant goddess seated on a lotus throne , holding a sugarcane bow (symbolizing control over the mind) and five arrows of flowers (representing the five senses). Her divine presence exudes grace, love, and boundless compassio...