Saptha kannigal

The seven virgin mothers who protect the family, the village and town. They are the Parivara devatas or Gods of Family, angels of the main Goddess Goddess Sakthi. They are Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kowmaari, Vaishnavi, Indraani, Vaaraahi and Chaamundi. They protect families and villages from diseases, floods, drought and other calamities and bring prosperity to people.

Brahmi : She is the creative force of Lord Brahma.She symbolizes creativeness in all forms of knowledge. She has four hands, holding Kundam, Akshaya Paathiram (Alms Vessel), Japa Maala (Rosary), and ladle (used for pouring oil into Yagna Gunda). Her vaahanaa (Vehicle) is Anna bird and Her flag carries that bird symbol. She displays Varadha and Abhaya Mudras. Shri Brahmi is Kaama Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of kaama or desires and She bestows Her worshippers with innate ability to transcend worldly desires.

Maheshwari: She is the activating force of Lord Shiva.She has three eyes and four hands, holding Trishul (Trident) and Udukkai (Drum creating Brahma Thaala). Her vaahanaa is Bull and it is also symbolized in Her flag.Shri Maheshwari is Krodha Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of krodha or anger and She bestows Her worshippers with ability to transcend anger.

Kowmaari: She is the activating force of Lord Muruga. She has 4 hands displaying Varadha Mudra and Abhaya Mudra, and holds Spear (Vel) as weapon. Her vaahana is peacock, which is also symbolized in Her flag. Shri Kowmaari is Lobha Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Lobha or greed and She bestows Her worshippers with ability to transcend greed.

Vaishnavi: She is the activating force of Lord Vishnu with four hands displaying Varadha and Abhaya Mudras and holding Shanku Chakra (Conch Wheel). Her vaahana is Garuda – White necked Eagle, which is also symbolized in Her flag.Shri Vaishnavi is Moha Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Moha or Ignorance.

Vaaraahi: She is the activating force of Lord Yamaa . She has four hands displaying Varadha and Abhaya Mudras and holding Dhanda, Sword, Gada, Shanku (Conch), Plough, Chakra (Wheel), Bhoomi (Earth), and Lotus flower. Her vaahana is Buffalo. Shri Vaaraahi is Mada Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Mada or Self-Pride.

Indraani: She is the activating force of Lord Indra. She displays Varadha and Abhaya Mudras and holds Vachchirapadai. Her vaahanaa is Elephant.Shri Indraani is Maatsarya Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Maatsarya or Jealousy.

Chaamundi: She has one of Her foot pressed on the demon (representing the demonic nature / characteristics of human) and displays Varadha and Abhaya Mudras. Clothed in the hide of a tiger, She has eight shoulders and carries Soolam (Trishul – Trident), Kadkam, Ambu (Arrow) and Chakra (Wheel) on one side and Paasam (Noose), Palakai (plate), Sarngam, and Shanku (Conch) on the other side.Shri Chaamundi is Paapa Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Paapa or Sins.