Essay name: Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)
Author:
Srider Basudevan Iyer
Affiliation: University of Mumbai / Sanskrit, University Department
This essay studies the history of Devi (the Goddess) in relation with worship using Tantra, Yantra and Mantra. The study explores the concept of the 'Female Principle' or Goddess, examining her role and significance in ancient Indian society.
Chapter 3 - Minor Goddesses
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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Chapter 3. Minor goddesses Tillai-K膩li. One special form of K膩l墨 is Tillai-K膩l墨, this goddess was defeated in a dance duet with Siva and therefore was forced out of her original domain ie. Tillai or Cidambaram. She was then housed at the outskirts of Cidambaram and the place is known as Seerk膩l墨i. Iconographic details. The goddess is shown as having a shabby hair and in a dancing frenzy with a crown of fire flames. She may or may not have weapons but the presence of protruding canine teeth is prominently present. 255
