Who is Mata Baglamukhi and Where Are Her Sacred Temples in the Country?

Mata Baglamukhi is the eighth Mahavidya among the ten Mahavidyas. She is also known by names like Brahmastra, Pitambara, and Vishnuvinita. According to some beliefs, Mata Baglamukhi first appeared at the Haridra Sarovar in Saurashtra, Gujarat. Due to her origin from this lake, she is also called Pitambara. According to a legend, a terrible storm once swept across the universe, and even Lord Vishnu could not protect it. He called upon the Adishakti, and Mother appeared as Pitambara from Haridra Sarovar to stop the storm. Thus, she was worshipped as the Goddess of Stambhana.

Meaning of Baglamukhi

Some tantric texts mention her name as Vaglamukhi instead of Baglamukhi. The “Va” stands for Varuni, “Ga” means giver of Siddhi, and “La” refers to the wealth of the Earth. Some believe her divine name comes from her unparalleled beauty. Often, she is depicted pulling the tongue of a demon. It is said that she can instantly eliminate enemies. Lord Brahma was the first to worship her.

Appearance of the Goddess Baglamukhi

The Mother resides on a throne adorned with gems on a jewel island in the sea. She has three eyes and wears a half-moon on her head. She is dressed in yellow and adorned with golden jewelry of the same color. The color turmeric is very dear to her, and she is also worshipped with pure turmeric paste. Her form is extremely attractive and radiant. She holds a sword in one hand, and in many depictions, she is shown seated on a corpse.

Benefits of Worship

Worshipping Mata Baglamukhi offers numerous benefits, including:

Financial Growth: Devotees of Mata Baglamukhi experience continuous financial advancement.
Destruction of Enemies: Her devotees are protected from enemies who can never harm them.
Knowledge: Baglamukhi blesses her devotees with knowledge, ensuring they never lose in debates.
Protection from Spirits: Those who worship Mata are never troubled by ghosts or spirits.
Removal of Kundli Defects: Mata Baglamukhi eliminates all defects from her devotees’ horoscopes, leading to favorable results from the planets.

Three Most Famous Temples of Mata

Nalkheda, Madhya Pradesh: This is the most sacred site of Mata Baglamukhi. It is said that Yudhishthir performed a yagya here to win a war on Lord Krishna’s advice. The temple’s location in a cremation ground has added to its fame.
Datia, Madhya Pradesh: Datia houses a sacred temple of Mata Baglamukhi, where the idol was established in 1935. This temple is widely known as Pitambara Peeth across the country.
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh: A significant temple of Mata is located in Kangra. It is believed that Lord Ram also worshipped the Mother here.

One-Word Mantra of the Goddess

Hleem (ह्लीं)

These mantras should be chanted under the guidance of a guru. You can also perform the Siddha Yagya of the Maa Baglamukhi through the Trilok app. This Special Yagya of Mahabagla leads to the destruction of enemies, success in court cases, financial gains, fame, and protection from horoscope defects.