Which goddess is Kamakshi?

Goddess Lalita Maha Tripura sundari
The Kamakshi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, the ultimate Goddess Lalita Maha Tripura sundari. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai, India.

Is Kamakhya and Kamakshi Devi same?

However, few people realise that the goddess who finally becomes Shiva’s wife, is known as Kamakshi in southern India and Kamakhya in the East. Both names mean ‘the desirable one’ or more literally, ‘one whose eyes are full of desire’. For, she is the goddess, equal in stature to Shiva who is god.

Who is the husband of goddess Lalitha Devi?

Of the many great yogic goddess lineages, Lalita’s is preeminent. Self-willed and independent, Lalita is an exquisitely sensuous goddess also known as Kameshvari (“Empress of Desire”). At the same time, she is the completely devoted wife of the Supreme Lord Shiva, who is pure consciousness.

Why is Goddess Kamakshi worshipped in India?

Goddess Kamakshi is mainly worshipped in South India. She is the patron deity of many families. Legend has it that Goddess Kamakshi appeared when Manmatha or Kama the God of Love was burnt to ashes by Siva’s third eye. Kama had interrupted Siva’s yogic meditation and earned that wrath.

Who is Kamakshi in Kanchi temple?

In the Kanchi temple, Goddess Kamakshi is in sitting in ameditative yogic posture, the Padmasana. She has a Chandraperai – the shape of a moon like structure. She is the goddess who sits on the Shri Chakra and considered to be the representation of Shri Vidya. She is also known as Lalitambika and Tripurasundari in some regions of India.

What is the meaning of Kamakshi?

Kamakshi is a postmanteau (composite word) consisting of Kā, Mā and Aksi: Kā is Sarasvati; Mā is Lakshmi; Aksi is her two eyes; thus Kamakshi has Sarasvati and Lakshmi as her two eyes. Sarasvati is the goddess of speech, learning, eloquence, and wisdom.

What is the story of Sri Chakra and Kamakshi?

From that yajna arose Sri Chakra and the beautiful Goddess Kamakshi. She appeared in her ethereal cave and stomped her foot in the city of Kanchi in the manner of an earthquake and made Bhanda stumble and fall. She kills him and dug a hole for his burial and erected a victory stone.