Documentary on Dasha Mahavidya – The Ten Cosmic Powers

Screening at

Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple,
Kenchenhalli, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560098

Every day from 13^th – 24^th October between 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM

13^th October 2023

Aashirvachana by H. H. SRI JAYENDRA PURI MAHASWAMIJI

Dasha Mahavidya – Brahmaandada Maate

Dasha Mahavidya in Hindu scriptures are a group of ten Devis who represent Dasha (ten) great paths of knowledge as well as cosmic powers that hold the entire creation. They are Kali, Tara, Tripurasundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Tripurabhairavi, Chinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi and Kamalatmike. This episode gives an overall view of Dasha Mahavidyas. It is the introductory part of a six-and-a-half-hour documentary on Dasha Mahavidyas- Concept, Script and Direction by Dr. Meera Rajaram Pranesh and Dr. A. Pranesh, Produced by Vanamala Center for Art and Culture Trust.

14^th October 2023 – Mahavidya Kali

Devi Kali is the first and the foremost Shakti in Dasha Mahavidyas. Time is the primary principle of this Devi. All the living and non-living beings in the universe are bound by the time principle. Both creation and created beings are bound by the three states of time- past, present and future. This episode is all about Kali, the deity of Time.

 15^th October 2023 – Sri Rajarajeshwari Alankara – Mahavidya Tripura Sundari

Tripurasundari is the third devi in the Dasha Mahavidyas. Sri chakra is the basis for all chakras. Tripurasundari resides in the Bindu. Just like an alphabet or a line starts from the Bindu or dot and also ends up in the dot, similarly the whole universe originates from Shiva and Shakti in the form of Bindu and finally resolves in the Bindu. This, and other features of Tripurasundari are shown in this episode.

16^th October 2023 – Sri Meenakshi Alankara – Mahavidya Matangi

Matangi is the ninth Devi among the Dasha Mahavidyas. The words which come forth as speech in vykhari vaak are extrapolated to Devi Matangi of Dasha Mahavidyas in tantra. In Srividya tradition, Matangi is said to be the mantri or minister of Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari and is called Mantrini. It is only through Matangi one can reach Maha Tripurasundari or Rajarajeshwari, says tantra. This episode features Devi Matangi.

17^th October 2023 – Sri Kamakshi Alankara– Mahavidya Bagalamukhi

Bagalamukhi is the eighth Mahavidya among the Dasha Mahavidyas. She is the stopping force and can make the impossible, possible. Bagalamukhi is vaak stambhanakari, while also known to bestow vaak siddhi to her devotees. Adorned in yellow, she can make an eloquent speaker dumb, an arrogant person humble, or even fire become cool. This episode is about the stopping force, Devi Bagalamukhi.

18^th October 2023 – Sri Vishalakshi Alankara – Mahavidya Bhuvaneshwari

Bhuvaneshwari is the fourth Devi of Dasha Mahavidya. She represents the principle of space. Bhuvana means world, and the Ishwari or the sovereign of the worlds is Bhuvaneshwari. First, the space is created by the vision of Paramatma, and then the creation of name and form in the world begins. This episode is about the energy behind the creation, Devi Bhuvaneshwari.

19^th October 2023 – Sri Annapurneshwari Alankara– Chinnamasta

Chinnamasta is the sixth Devi among the Dasha Mahavidyas. The entire world comprises of food, and eaters of food. Chinnamasta is the Devi whose hand holds her severed head. When we observe the form and manifestation of Chinnamasta, we understand her to be the giver of food, the consumer of food and the food itself. This episode is about the Vidyut shakti that flows through our naadis, Devi Chinnamasta.

20^th October 2023 – Sri Devi Shayana Alankara – Mahavidya Dhumavati

Dhumavati is the seventh vidya among the Dasha Mahavidyas. In macrocosm, Mahavidya Dhumavati represents the state before creation and after resolution due to pralaya. In microcosm Dhumavati represents the state before the being enters the womb and the state after the death. This episode is about the power behind sleep, Devi Dhumavati.

21^st October 2023 – Sri Mahalakshmi Alankara – Mahavidya Kamalatmike

Kamalatmike or Kamala is the tenth vidya among the Dasha Mahavidyas. She is also worshipped as an independent Shakti by every human being from a very long time. Kamala is the goddess of extraordinary beauty and is blooming forth in everything. This episode is about Kamalatmike, who is considered as Mahalakshmi.

22^nd October 2023 – Sri Mahishasuramardini Alankara – Mahavidya Tripura Bhairavi

Tripurabhairavi is the fifth of the Dasha Mahavidyas. Tripurabhairavi has both malefic and terrifying forms. Hence in her descriptions, she is shown with a garland of skulls to depict terrifying form and with a book and japamala which are the epitome of knowledge to depict her malefic form. This episode is about the power of concentration, Devi Tripura Bhairavi.

23^rd October 2023 – Sri Saraswati Alankara – Mahavidya Tara

Tara is the second shakti among the Dasha Mahavidyas. She is the OMkaara swaroopini. One can attain the siddhi of Tara by just remembering her with utmost devotion. Whenever a person calls her in distress, she will immediately extend her help. She is the power who helps one cross the bhava sagara – bhavatarini. This episode is about the Goddess of knowledge, Devi Tara.

24^th October 2023 – Sri Muttangi Alankara– Dasha Mahavidya- Ondu Avalokana

Dasha Mahavidyas are the Shaktis behind creation, maintenance and resolution in both macrocosm and microcosm. Each principle is the Brahma vidya which is to be practiced to reach God. In tantra, when we say upasana, among the Dasha Mahavidyas, only one Devi is worshipped and the sadhaka is bestowed with Her grace. But if one wants the knowledge of Brahma vidya, then it is possible only when he learns and practices all the principles of Dasha Mahavidyas, who are the guiding lamps for the knowledge of Brahma vidya. This is the concluding episode on Dasha Mahavidya- The Ten Cosmic Powers