Vana Durga

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This very form of Maa Vanadurgā has been the Mūla Dhyānam since ancient times. While she is widely known as Vanadurgā, Banadurgā, Ban Durgā, Ban Devī, or simply Vana Devī, in the South, she is specifically worshipped in this form as Chenchu Lakṣmī—the Śakti of Narasiṁha.
Vanadurgā is also revered as Śrī Atharvaṇa Bhadrakālī Pratyaṅgirā.

After slaying Hiraṇyakaśipu, when Śrī Narasiṁha’s fury did not subside,
it was Maa Lakṣmī—in the form of Maa Vanadurgā—who calmed him.
Parama Īśvara revealed that God exists everywhere and emerged from a Stambha.

Beneath every pillar of consciousness, the Divine is eternally present.
The origin of tribal worship of the Divine Mother in nature traces back to the ancient cult of Stambheśvarī

Vanadurgā is revered as Parama Prakṛti—the Mūlaprakṛti, the primordial essence and fundamental nature of existence.
Maa Vandevi, is one of the manifestations of Mahalakshmi, embodying the eternal essence of Mula Prakriti—the Supreme Primordial Nature.
Maa Sita, is also known as Maa Vandevi.
While she is referred to as "Vana" due to her connection with forests, she is far more than a dweller of the woods. She is the forest itself, the life force nurturing countless divine manifestations, each celebrated by sacred names.



Alone Bhakti is the key to get the grace of Maa Vana Durga.
If you desire to do sadhana, your mental chitta suddhi must be of a kid who just seeks the mother's grace.

The Ghantā of Ghanteśvarī

As per Odisha’s folklore, one day, as Maa Vanadurgā was playing with peacocks in the forest, a thorn pierced her foot.
At that very moment, Purūṣottama Viṣṇu Himself descended to gently remove it.
Witnessing this sight, Brahmā and Śiva stood in awe.
Śiva, overcome with delight, saw in this moment the unfathomable depth of love that the Supreme Purusha held for the One who resides in the wilderness.
With playful reverence, Brahmā teased Viṣṇu, saying,
'Ah! Finally, even you are at a woman's feet!

This webpage is for all compostions and work I have started through the boundless blessings of my Swa Guru, Maa Sharada Ramakrishnaaya, without whose grace this offering would not have been possible. I remain forever nothing without their divine guidance.
