64 YOGINI

yogini (jogan) is a term in ancient and medieval texts in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism,

typically in the context of and as aspect of Devi. The Devi Sukta of the Rigveda 10.125.1
through 10.125.8, is among the most studied hymns declaring that the
ultimate metaphysical reality (Brahman) is a Devi.

The Sixty-four yogini (Jogan) depicted in the complete Hirapur shrine are:

Bahurupa

Tara

Narmada

Yamuna

Shanti

Varuni

Kshemankari

Aindri

Varahi

Ranveera

Vanara-Mukhi

Vaishnavi

Kalaratri
Vaidyaroopa
Charchika
Betali
Chinnamastika
Vrishabahana
Jwala Kamini
Ghatavara
Karakali
Saraswati
Birupa
Kauveri
Bhaluka
Narasimhi
Biraja
Vikatanna
Mahalakshmi
Kaumari
Maha Maya

Rati

Karkari

Sarpashya
Yakshini

Vinayaki

Vindya Balini

Veera Kumari

Maheshwari

Ambika

Kamiyani

Ghatabari

Stutee

Kali

Uma

Narayani

Samudraa

Brahmani

Jwala Mukhi

Agneyei

Aditi

Chandrakanti

Vayubega

Chamunda

Murati

Ganga

Dhumavati

Gandhari

Sarva Mangala

Ajita

Surya Putri

Vayu Veena

Aghora

Bhadrakali

Bahurupa Yogini
BAHURUPA YOGINI
Bahurupa yogini is the first yogini amongst 64 yoginis. One of the holy women who carries power of
female attendants of shiva and durga.

Bahurupa yogini is also known as sri maya Or chandika. She stands straight on the corpse.
Significance of bahurupa yogini is that one detaches from their physical world and connects with the
absolute.

Worshipping Bahurupa yogini, one benifits in peace of mind, good health and spiritual insights.

When you enter the 64 yogini temple in hirapur, odisha, made up of sandstone while the inside
circumference consists of cavities where the yogini resides. The yoginis are carved out of black
granite in an exquisite manner.

Bahurupa yogini is the first yogini starting from the left. She stands erect on a corpse with her four
hands giving blessing which are broken at present. She is carved out very precisely showing her hair
tied in a bun with ornaments on her head , arms , neck and waist. She represents victory of feminine
power.

According to the local priests Bahurupa yogini was the one who asked goddess Durga to
commemorate all these 64 yoginis into a temple which stands even today and is a historic tourist
attraction.

TARA YOGINI
She is the second yogini amongst all 64 yoginis, standing on a corpse signifying a connection with the
universe.she is the goddess of wisdom and tantric manifestations.

Worshipping of tara yogini one benifts and strength and diplomacy. Tara yogini sadhana is one of the
most difficult and strict sadhanas. She defines the victory of heart over the mind.

According to the local priests she was the power created to assist durga in killing the demon
Raktavariya and represents feminine power , emotions and victory.

Dark green in colour, semi-peaceful and semi-wrathful, she has one face, three eyes and eight hands.
The four right hands hold an arrow tipped with a utpala flower, a double-sided damaru (hand drum)
and curved knife. The lowest hand with the palm facing outward performs the mudra of generosity.
The left hands hold a blue lotus blossom with the stem held to the heart, a bow constructed of utpala
flowers, a trident and blood filled skullcup supported on the thigh. An ornate katvanga staff rests
against the left shoulder. Adorned with a tiara of five skulls, gold earrings, bracelets and anklets of
bone, she wears a necklace of fifty freshly severed heads and a lower garment of tiger skin tied about
the waist with a sash.
On a sun disc and lotus seat with the right leg pendant, the foot resting on a flower blossom, she sits
in a relaxed manner surrounded by the brightly burning flames of the fires of pristine awareness.