For the first time, this publication reveals images of the principal Śrīvidyā deities of the Paraśurāma Kalpasūtra (PKS) deity maṇḍala. The PKS is a foundational text that expounds the ritual worship of Tripurasundarī and holds a highly revered place within the Śrīvidyā tradition, especially in South India.
Featured deities include Mahāgaṇapati, Lalitā Tripurasundarī and her aṅga devatās, Sampatkarī, Rājaśyāmalā and her aṅga devatās, Mahāvārāhī and her aṅga devatās, and Parā. Each deity is carefully rendered to match their exact textual descriptions given in PKS and its commentary, Nityotsava, with some artistic liberties taken to interpret aspects not detailed in the dhyāna ślokas.
The project, completed over two years, is a collaborative effort with artists: Dopers Project and Charles Ekabhumi Ellik. Their artistic prowess has brought to life the intricate and divine forms of these deities, offering devotees a new way to appreciate and venerate them. Beyond the illustrations, the publication also includes the mantras and yantras for each deity, based on the various scriptural sources we had access to.
This publication is an attempt to share the beauty and depth of Paraśurāma Kalpasūtra deity maṇḍala through art, making it accessible to those already steeped within the Śrīvidyā tradition, as well as providing principled information to those interested in learning more about the rich heritage of Śrīvidyā.
Disclaimer: This publication is intended for information only and is oriented towards practitioners of Śrīvidyā. Ritual worship, mantra sādhana, and the practice of Śrīvidyā requires the guidance of a qualified guru. The publisher does not take any responsibility for the misuse of information contained in this book and has made every effort to present accurate, clear, and accessible knowledge for the readership.
Our collaborators
We are immensely grateful to our collaborators for creating these beautiful original artworks, forming the first of its kind complete art collection of Śrīvidyā mandala deities.
Ekabhumi Ellik
Ekabhumi Charles Ellik is an artist, poet, student, and teacher of classical hatha yoga who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. His diverse work includes The Shakti Coloring Book, as well as 20 original illustrations created for Sally Kempton’s Awakening Shakti.
Eka has generously made a free digital image of Mahāgaṇapati available for download on his website, along with paid prints for those interested.
Dewa Parta "Dopers Project"
Dewa Parta is an independent artist based in Bali, Indonesia, with over seven years of expertise in graphic design and illustration.
Dewa was responsible for creating all the images for this publication, except for Mahāgaṇapati.
