BhaktiLoopBagalamukhi Jayanti
Celebrates the appearance day of Goddess Bagalamukhi, the eighth of the Dasha Mahavidyas. Devotees seek her blessings for protection, victory over enemies, success in legal matters, and the power to paralyze negative forces or speech.
Key Rituals & Practices
Performing Bagalamukhi Puja (worship) with specific mantras and rituals.
Chanting Bagalamukhi Moola Mantra ('Om Hleem Bagalamukhi Sarvadushtanam Vacham Mukham Padam Stambhay Jihvam Keelay Buddhim Vinashay Hleem Om Swaha').
Offering yellow items to the deity, such as yellow flowers, yellow sweets, turmeric (Haldi), yellow clothes, and Chana Dal (split Bengal gram).
Observing a fast (vrat) to please the Goddess.
Visiting Bagalamukhi temples, especially prominent ones like Datia (MP), Kangra (HP), Nalkheda (MP).
Performing Havana or Yagna for specific boons or to counter black magic/negative energies.
Seeking blessings for victory in conflicts, removal of obstacles, and protection from adversaries.
Associated Deities
Hindu Calendar Details
Hindu Month
Vaishakh (Vaishakha)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha (Bright Fortnight)
Tithi
Ashtami (Eighth Lunar Day)
Regional Relevance & Variations
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Historical & Mythological Context
According to the Brahmanda Purana and other Tantric texts, a massive storm (or a demon named Madanasura, depending on the version) caused great destruction in the universe. The gods, including Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva, were unable to control it. They approached the Haridra Sarovar (a lake of turmeric) in Saurashtra and prayed. From this lake, Goddess Bagalamukhi emerged on the eighth day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakh month, calming the storm and subduing the negative forces/demon. Her name 'Bagala' (sometimes interpreted as 'Valga') means 'bridle' or 'rein,' and 'mukhi' means 'face,' signifying her power to paralyze or stop the speech and actions of enemies, bringing them to a standstill. She is also associated with the ability to turn speech into silence, knowledge into ignorance, and defeat into victory.
Alternative Names
Gregorian Date
Varies annually (typically April/May)