Deities of the Śrī Chakra

The Śrī Chakra (Śrī Yantra) stands as one of the most profound symbols within the Śrī Vidyā tradition. It represents the inseparable unity of Śiva and Śakti, reflecting both the structure of the cosmos and the inner landscape of consciousness. In its three-dimensional manifestation, it is revered as the Meru Chakra.

At its core lies the Bindu, surrounded by nine interpenetrating triangles, lotus circles, and enclosing lines. These layers, known as āvaraṇas, form a sacred progression—from the outer realm of experience to the innermost state of pure awareness. Each āvaraṇa is governed by specific manifestations of Śrī Lalitā Tripurasundarī, along with distinct groups of divine energies.

      Srichakra Avaranas Map

Sri Chakra Avaranas Mapping
Śrī Chakra āvaraṇas mapping diagram

The Nine Āvaraṇas and Their Presiding Deities

1. Trailokya Mohana (Enchanter of the Three Worlds)

Presiding Deity Tripurā

This outermost enclosure consists of three concentric lines:

Siddhi Devīs (10):

AnimaLaghimaMahimaIshvitvaVashitva PrakamyaBhuktiIchhaPraptiSarvakama
Sidhis
  • Anima: The ability to reduce one's body to the size of an atom or the smallest imaginable size.
  • Laghima: The power to become almost weightless or lighter than air, allowing for levitation.
  • Mahima: The ability to expand one's body to an infinitely large size.
  • Prapti: The ability to access or achieve any place or object desired (unrestricted access).
  • Prakamya: The power to achieve whatever one desires or the ability to stay underwater/hidden.
  • Ishatva (Ishvitva): Attainment of absolute lordship or divine power over nature.
  • Vashitva (Vashitva): The power to tame, control, or subjugate elements or people.
  • Sarvakama / Kamavasayita: The power to fulfill all desires, or the capacity to command the elements to fulfill any wish.
  • Ichha: Associated with Iccha-mṛtyu, the power to choose one's own time of death.
  • Bhukti: Often refers to enjoyment or worldly enjoyment, which is sometimes listed alongside the power of Mukti (liberation), or implies the ability to enjoy all luxuries without attachment.
  • Garima: The power to become infinitely heavy or dense [Not in the list of devis here, but included for completeness]

These siddhis are described as being granted to Lord Hanuman and are also discussed in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavata Purana.

Mātṛkā Devīs (8):

BrahmiMaheshwariKumariVaishnaviVarahi Mahendri (Indrani)ChamundaMahalakshmi

Mudrā Śaktis (10):

SarvasankshobhiniSarvavidraviniSarvakarshiniSarvavashankariSarvonmadini SarvamahankushaSarvakhechariSarvabeejaSarvayoniSarvatrikhanda

2. Sarvāśā Paripūraka (Fulfiller of All Desires)

Presiding Deity Tripureśī Depicted holding a rosary and scripture

Gupta Yoginīs (16):

KamakarshiniBudhyakarshiniAhankarakarshiniShabdakarshiniSparshakarshini RupakarshiniRasakarshiniGandhakarshiniChittakarshiniDhairyakarshini SmrutyakarshiniNamakarshiniBeejakarshiniAtmakarshiniAmrutakarshini Sharirakarshini

3. Sarva Saṁkṣobhaṇa (Agitator of All)

Presiding Deity Tripura Sundarī Shown with Abhaya and Varada mudrās

Guptatara Yoginīs (8):

AnangakusumaAnangamekhalaAnangamadanaAnangamadanaturaAnangarekha AnangaveginiAnangankushaAnangamalini

4. Sarva Saubhāgyadāyaka (Bestower of Auspiciousness)

Presiding Deity Tripura Vāsinī

Sampradāya Yoginīs (14):

SarvasankshobhiniSarvavidraviniSarvakarshiniSarvahladiniSarvasammohini SarvasthambhiniSarvajrumbhiniSarvavashankariSarvaranjaniSarvonmadini SarvarthasadhikaSarvasampattipuraniSarvamantramayiSarvadwandvakshayankari

5. Sarvārthasādhaka (Accomplisher of All Purposes)

Presiding Deity Tripurasrī Depicted holding a noose, goad, skull, and blessing gesture

Kula / Kulotteerna Yoginīs (10):

SarvasiddhipradaSarvasampatpradaSarvapriyankariSarvamangalakariniSarvkamaprada SarvadukhavimochiniSarvamrityuprashamaniSarvavighnanivariniSarvangasundariSarvasaubhagyadayini

6. Sarva Rakṣākara (Protector of All)

Presiding Deity Tripura Mālinī

Nigarbha Yoginīs (10):

SarvagyaSarvashaktiSarvaiswaryapradayiniSarvagyanamayiSarvvyadhinivarini SarvadharaswarupaSarvapapaharaSarvanandamayiSarvarakshaswarupiniSarvepsitaphalprada

7. Sarva Rogahara (Remover of All Disease)

Presiding Deity Tripura Siddhāmbā

Revered as the destroyer of poison and affliction

Rahasya Yoginīs (8):

VasiniKameswariModiniKamalaAruna JayiniSarveswariKaulini (Koushini)

8. Sarva Siddhiprada (Granter of All Siddhis)

Presiding Deity Tripurāmbā

Depicted with a rosary and boon-bestowing gesture

Atirahasya Yoginīs (3): Kameshvari (Parvati), Vajreshi (Lakshmi/Parvati), Bhagamalini (Saraswati)

9. Sarvānandamaya (Embodiment of Supreme Bliss)

Presiding Deity Śrī Rājarājeśvarī (Mahātripurasundarī)

The Bindu, representing ultimate unity and bliss

Spiritual Insight

The Śrī Chakra is not merely symbolic—it serves as a path of inward realization. Each āvaraṇa represents a refinement of awareness, guiding the practitioner from outer multiplicity toward inner unity.

Through contemplation, recitation, and devotion, one moves progressively toward the Bindu, where all distinctions dissolve and the seeker experiences the fullness of Ānanda (divine bliss).