Shakambhari Mata
Shakambhari Mata is the nourishing form of the Divine Mother who sustains the world through food, vegetables, fruits, medicinal herbs, water, and compassion.
Mool Mantra
Om Aim Hreem Shreem Shakambharyai Namah
Day
Friday
Color
Green
Bhog
Fruits
Festivals
Navratri
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Quick Facts
Core Theme
Nourishment, abundance of food, compassion, health, and divine protection
Sacred Form
The nourishing form of Goddess Durga, also remembered as Shatakshi
The Story and Significance of Shakambhari Mata
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Shakambhari Mata is the nourishing form of the Divine Mother who sustains the world through food, vegetables, fruits, medicinal herbs, water, and compassion.
The Story of Shakambhari Mata Devi
Shakambhari Mata Devi is a deeply compassionate and benevolent manifestation of Adi Shakti Durga. The word 'Shakambhari' is derived from two words: 'Shaka,' meaning vegetables, plants, and food, and 'Bhari,' meaning one who bears or sustains. Thus, Shakambhari is the Goddess who nourishes all creation through food, fruits, vegetables, and vegetation. She removes hunger, famine, and scarcity and grants life to all beings.
In ancient times, there lived a powerful demon named Durgama. Through intense penance, he pleased Lord Brahma and obtained a boon that all four Vedas would remain under his exclusive control. After receiving the boon, he concealed the Vedas. As a result, sacrifices, sacred rituals, religious practices, and Vedic ceremonies ceased throughout the world.
When sacred rituals and righteousness disappeared from the Earth, the gods gradually lost their strength. Rain stopped falling, rivers dried up, vegetation withered away, and a devastating famine spread across the world. Humans, animals, birds, and all living beings suffered from hunger and thirst and approached the brink of extinction.
To overcome this crisis, the gods and sages prayed fervently to the Divine Mother. Together they performed severe austerities in the Himalayas and other sacred places. Hearing their heartfelt pleas, the Supreme Goddess manifested before them.
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