Brahmi Goddess

Brahmi is a destructive deity and is one of the eight Shaktis or hideous goddesses, who attend upon Shiva as Bhairava.

Brahmi, GoddessBrahmi is a terrific deity who is propitiated by offerings wine and flesh. Goddess Brahmi is depicted as seated on a swan which is her vehicle. She has a golden complexion and the two hands hold Kamandalam and rosary and a flag with the picture of a swan on it. The other hands are gestured in the mudras of Abhayamudra and Varatha Karam which signify protection and granting of desires respectively.

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