Varahi
| Varahi | |
|---|---|
Member of the Matrikas | |
A 14th-century statue of Varahi from Nepal | |
| Other names | Varthali, Dandini, Panchami, Barahi |
| Devanagari | वाराही |
| Sanskrit transliteration | 'वाराही' (Vārāhī). |
| Affiliation | Matrikas, Devi, Lakshmi |
| Abode | Manidvipa, Vaikuntha |
| Mantra | Om Mahishadhwajayai Vidmahe, Dandahastayai Dhimahi, Tanno Varahi Prachodayat |
| Weapon | Plough and pestle |
| Mount | Buffalo |
| Consort | Varaha |
Varahi (Sanskrit: वाराही, IAST:Vārāhī) is one of the Matrikas, a group of seven mother goddesses in the Hindu religion who has the face of a sow. In Nepal, she is called Barahi. In Rajasthan and Gujarat, she is venerated as Dandini.
Varahi is more commonly venerated in the sect of the Mother Goddess-oriented Shaktism, but also in Shaivism (devotees of Shiva) and Vaishnavism (devotees of Vishnu). She is usually worshipped at night, using secretive Vamamarga Tantric practices. Her forms can be seen in Buddhism as well, like the Buddhist goddesses Vajravārāhī and Marichi.