In modern life, the soul slowly moves away from its sacred roots and inner light. Yet beyond all the noise, ancient wisdom still calls us gently, guiding us back to peace, purpose, and awakening. Among these sacred paths is devotion to Maa Tripura Sundari, the embodiment of Shiva and Shakti; she is the eternal source of divine beauty, harmony, and supreme consciousness.
On this Shodashi Jayanti, let’s connect with the supreme goddess energy with this powerful hymn:
|| ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं त्रिपुरसुन्दर्यै नमः||
|| Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Tripura Sundaryai Namah ||
Meaning:
I bow to Mata Tripura Sundari, the cosmic sound Aum, the goddess of prosperity (Shreem), power (Hreem), and charm (Kleem), who is the most beautiful of the three worlds.
Shodashi Jayanti is a festival held in honour of the divine goddess, Tripura Sundari, also known as Lalita Jayanti and Tripura Sundari Jayanti. It's the birth anniversary of revered goddess Tripura Sundari, considered the most beautiful Devi in the three realms of universe.
In the Shodashi form, Adishakti is a beautiful sixteen year old girl who is the goddess of sixteen types of desires, like wealth, family, love, fame, prosperity, etc. According to Devi Purana, the goddess Tripura Sundari emerged from Devi Parvati. She is the primary goddess of Sri Vidya and considered as the ultimate shakti of the universe, presiding above Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Tripura sundari is the consort of Kameshwara, a form of Shiva.
Maa Shodashi is the third Mahavidya and an aspect of Parvati. She is also called Lalita, Tripura Sundari, Kamakshi, Rajarajeshwari, and Balapanchadasi. The name Tripura Sundari means "the one who is beautiful in the three worlds, i.e., the physical, astral and mental worlds." She is amongst the most prominent devi in mahavidya Sadhana. Devi shodashi is considered as the goddess of the three gunas described in Sanatan Dharma – Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.
According to the Hindu calendar, in 2026, Shodashi Jayanti is celebrated on Magha Purnima, the full moon day of Magha month (January to February).
Shodashi Jayanti will be celebrated on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Source: Drik Panchang
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Mata Tripura Sundari’s iconography is rich in symbols reflecting her divine attributes and qualities.
In some of her iconography, she is sitting on a throne made of corpses. An interesting form of the goddess is described in the ancient scripture Kameshwara, where she is depicted seated on a Pancha-Preta-Asana throne formed by five divine forces- Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Ishvara and Sadashiva, a symbolic seat representing that divine protection and transformation exist under her supreme guidance. It symbolises the supreme position of the goddess and that she is the presiding divine energy over all.
Her captivating beauty represents her divine form, Tripura Sundari (beautiful in the three worlds). She is typically portrayed in a meditative state seated on a lotus flower, holding symbolic objects, including:
The Shri Yantra is the most powerful yantra. It is the combination of geometrical representations that possess cosmic powers, supporting physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Goddess Tripura Sundari rules over the Sri Yantra.
The Sri Chakra primarily focuses on the worship of the Shodasha Shaktis, the sixteen core energies of Sri Lalita Tripurasundari, which are directly invoked during the ritual. It dispels negative energy by symbolising the sacred union of Shiva and Shakti, affirming that that Shiva without Shakti is inert, and creation arises only through their union
Kindly note : Seeking proper guidance from a guru/teacher/mentor before worshipping any form of Dasa Mahavidya is highly advisable.
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It is mentioned in Tripura rahasya that the goddess Tripura Sundari existed before the beginning of the universe as an ultimate supreme power and creator. She first appeared on the avahan of Trimurti to defeat the demon Bhandasura. This sacred legend is beautifully described in vedic text:
According to Brahmanda Purana, to awaken Lord Shiva from his penance, the gods called Kamadeva. Kamadeva disturbed Lord Shiva's penance. In anger, Lord Shiva opened his third eye, destroying him into ashes. Using his ashes, Lord Ganesha created an idol, and Lord Shiva breathed life into it. However, since it was made of ashes, it possessed a demonic-nature and was named Bhandasura. He performed deep penance to the God and goddesses, through which he gained indefinite strength and powers.
He created havoc in all three worlds; even Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh were not spared from his wrath. Unable to stop bhandasura, they approached Maa Lalita Tripura Sundari. On their plea, she appeared in her divine form, with extraordinary powers. She defeated Bhandasura, marking the ultimate victory of righteousness.
There are many ways to worship Maa Shodashi, guided either by a teacher's instruction or the diksha received from a guru. Smt. Ekktaa, one of the foremost astrologers for online horoscope consultation, wishes to share the commonly observed rituals, which include:
Worshipping goddess Lalitha is believed to bring both material success and spiritual enlightenment.
Shodashi Jayanti is a sacred time for meditation, and seeking Goddess's blessings for wisdom, clarity and protection. It also brings profound spiritual and planetary benefits. Ekktaa, the best astrologer online consultation shares some insights here, let’s further understand them:
Balancing Mercury through Devi’s grace :
Devi worship is believed to strengthen the planet Mercury in the birth chart and mitigate its negative influences, enhancing intelligence, clarity of thoughts and good communication skills.
Beauty and fortune:
Seekers who want beauty and fortune must worship the goddess TripuraSundari. She is considered the embodiment of supreme beauty, believed to bestow devotees with spiritual and inner radiance.
As a Mahavidya:
Shodashi Jayanti is a powerful astrological and spiritual event to invoke the Mahavidya for universal beauty, peace, prosperity and fulfilment of all aspirations by aligning oneself with divine feminine energy.
For wealth and prosperity:
Chanting mantras and reciting Lalita Sahastranama are believed to fulfil wishes and aspirations. Sri Lalitha Devi is a divine aspect of Bhagwati. This day holds immense spiritual significance, blessing devotees with prosperity, health and wealth.
Restoring Harmony:
Worshipping Shodashi is believed to prevent disputes within families and friendships.
The wish-fulfilling goddess, Maa Tripura Sundari offers timeless wisdom and strength to overcome challenges and confusion through her sadhana and spiritual practices. Devotees perform Tripura Sundari Sadhna through the Sri Chakra, a sacred yantra dedicated to invoke divine energy. On Shodashi Jayanti, devotees worship Devi Tripura Sundari for spiritual enlightenment, prosperity and other aspects of life that eventually guide us through overcoming life's complexities.
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Smt Ekktaa's words invite reflection, encouraging seekers to slow down and turn inner self. On Shodashi Jayanti, she shares some key vedic insights focused on healing, balancing and aligning one’s kundali with higher consciousness :
How the grace of Maa Tripura Sundari enhance the planet mercury (budha) in your birth chart (kundali) :
In Vedic astrology, mercury represents intelligence, communication, learning and grasping skills. People with weak position of mercury or malefic mercury in their birth chart may suffer from confusion, poor concentration, and difficulty in expressing thoughts clearly.
Devi Tripura Sundari embodies higher intelligence (Chit-Shakti) and refines the mind, bringing clarity and balanced thinking. Her worship enhances grasping power, learning ability, and mental focus, making it especially beneficial for students and working professionals.
Maa Tripura Sundari is also the source of Vak Shakti, the divine power of speech. Her grace purifies our words, helping us speak with clarity, truth, and grace, especially benefiting teachers, writers, counselors, and working professionals.
Worship of Maa appeases the malefic effects of mercury in a birth chart. Beyond material benefits, her worship works at a deeper karmic level, allowing the mind to gain clarity, communicate with confidence and connect with higher awareness and inner wisdom.
No, fasting is not a compulsory ritual. However, it's highly recommended to fast on Shodashi Jayanti, as it disciplines the mind and purifies the body, facilitating higher spiritual connection between self and divine.
Anyone who wants to attain spiritual enlightenment, prosperity, abundance, and overall well-being in life observes Shodashi Jayanti through rituals like mantra chanting, Shri Yantra Puja, Devi Shodashi worship, and meditation.
Sri yantra/Sri Chakra offers numerous benefits, including wealth, success, removing negative energy, inner peace, and happiness.
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