Varahi Devi: The story of Varahi Devi is amazing, she gives the boon of freedom from all sorrows.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Hindu scriptures describe numerous gods and goddesses, whose origin stories astonish everyone. Today, we'll tell you about a form of Adishakti that fulfills all desires and destroys our ego. This form of the Goddess also provides the seeker with immense protection and freedom from all suffering.

Who is Varahi Devi?

Descriptions of Goddess Varahi are found in the Devi Bhagavata, Markandeya, and Varaha Puranas. They describe her as having participated in the destruction of demons like Andhakasura, Raktabeej, Shumbha, and Nishumbha. Goddess Varahi is a fierce form, considered the power of Lord Vishnu's Varaha incarnation. Additionally, Goddess Varahi was the commander of Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari's army during her battle with the demons. According to legend, five distinct powers were generated from Goddess Lalita's bow and arrow, which combined to form Goddess Varahi.

The goddess's form resembles Lord Vishnu's Varaha incarnation, with the face of a boar and the body of a woman. She is seated on a buffalo (Mahish). She has eight arms, holding a sword, a large staff, a shield, and a plow. Worshiping Varahi is believed to bestow protection, strength, and wisdom. Goddess Varahi is known for her protective nature. She is worshipped to overcome obstacles and evil.

Where is Shaktipeeth located?

The Shaktipeeth of Goddess Varahi is located in Devbhoomi, Uttarakhand, where there are two places of worship for Goddess Varahi: one for Goddess Guhyeshwari and the other for Goddess Gupteshwari. At this place, Goddess Varahi is worshipped as the goddess of happiness, wealth, and power. It is also believed that before the Mahabharata War, the Pandavas visited this place to seek the goddess's blessings. It is also believed that simply visiting this Shaktipeeth alleviates a devotee's suffering and increases their longevity and wealth.