Lakshmi Chandralamba Parameshwari
| Chandralamba Parameshwari | |
|---|---|
Goddess of Protection | |
| Other names | Lakshmi Chandrala Parameshwari |
| Affiliation | Mahalakshmi |
| Abode | Sannati |
| Mantra | Om Shri Chandralambaye Namah |
| Temple | Chandrala Parameshwari Temple |
| Festivals | Navratri Mahotsav |
| Consort | Vishnu |
Chandralamba Parameshwari (Kannada: ಚಂದ್ರಳಂಬ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರಿ), also known as Sri Lakshmi Chandrala Parmeshwari or Chandrala Parmeshwari, is a revered Hindu goddess who is primarily worshipped as an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi. She is particularly significant in the state of Karnataka, India, and is also considered a family deity (kuladevi) by many Hindu families in the neighboring states of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The goddess is essentily Lakshmi holding a Shankha and Chakra.[1]
Legend
The story, recounted in the Skanda Purana, tells of a princess named Chandravadani who was held captive by an evil king. When her husband, a sage named Narayana Muni, sought divine help from goddess Lakshmi, who came to his aid in the form of Goddess Chandralamba. She sent five bumblebees from her sacred footwear (paduka) to defeat the king, who was eventually drowned in the Bhima River. This legend establishes her as a powerful force against evil and a protector of the righteous.[2]
Temples
Sri Lakshmi Chandrala Parameshwari Temple
References
- ^ "chandralamba". sannatichandralamba.com. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
- ^ "Shri Laxmi Chandralamba Devi Parameshwari". chandralamba.org. Retrieved 2025-08-12.