South Star Pawan Kalyan Starts 11-day Fast For State's Health, Prosperity And Success

The form of Goddess Varahi is considered to be very fierce.

Telugu film superstar Pawan Kalyan’s entry into Andhra Pradesh politics has been spectacular. Now, for the happiness, prosperity, and welfare of the people of his state, he is performing Varahi Deeksha which started on Wednesday, June 26 and will last for 11 days. In this, he will worship Goddess Varahi Ammavari. The rules of this Varahi Deeksha are difficult to perform. Pawan Kalyan will have to perform fasting for 11 days.

Even before this, he had worshipped Goddess Varahi in June 2023, and along with that, he started the Varahi Vijaya Yatra and took initiation. Let us know what Varahi Ammavari Deeksha is. Who is Goddess Varahi? What are the benefits of taking Varahi Ammavari Deeksha?

According to religious beliefs, Goddess Varahi is one of the Matrikas, a group of seven mother goddesses in the Hindu religion. Bearing the head of a sow, Varahi is the shakti (feminine energy) of Varaha, the boar avatar of the god Vishnu. Varahi also means Goddess Earth.

The Markandeya Purana mentions Goddess Varahi, who is said to have originated from Lord Vishnu’s Varaha avatar. The goddess is also mentioned in the Lalita Sahasranama. According to mythology, Goddess Varahi established religion by killing many demons, including Andhakasur, Shumbh-Nishumbh, and Raktbeej,

What is the form of Goddess Varahi?

The form of Goddess Varahi is considered to be very fierce, but she is a goddess who is kind to her devotees and gives them blessings. Her face is similar to that of Varah. Goddess Varahi, with eight arms, holds chakra, mace, plough, noose, goad, conch, etc. in her hands. The vehicles of Goddess Varahi, who sits on a lotus seat, include lions, horses, and snakes.

Rules of Varahi Ammavari Deeksha:

1. Varahi Ammavari Deeksha is taken at the end of Jyestha month or in the month of Ashadha.
2. This initiation is performed for nine or eleven days.
3. A person taking Varahi initiation has to avoid eating regular food. He has to eat Satvik food, too, in limited quantities.
4. During initiation, one sleeps on the ground and remains barefoot.
5. During these 11 or 9 days, worship the Goddess Varahi every morning and evening.
6. At the time of initiation, one should avoid meat, alcohol, or other non-vegetarian things.

Benefits of Varahi initiation:

1. The person who takes the initiation of Goddess Varahi wins over his enemies. His work proves successful.
2. With the blessings of Varahi Devi, the obstacles at work also get removed.
3. Varahi initiation is also performed to get fame and honour. The influence and respect of that person also increase in society.
4. By worshipping Goddess Varahi, a person remains healthy. His diseases and defects are cured.
5. By taking Varahi initiation, one gets success in property-related disputes, court cases, etc.