Sri Batuka Bhairavi Jayanthi is the festival observed in prayer to and worship of Sri Batuka Bhairavi Devi, one of the twelve manifestations of Dwadasha Siddhividhya Deities.
It is believed that the twelve Deities worshipped for seeking immediate fulfillment of the wishes are reverently named as Dwadasha Siddhividhya Deities. They are also grouped.
Sri Kubjika and Sri Parvathi are considered as Sri Paschimambai;
Sri Annapurna and Sri Saraswathi are considered as Sri Purvambai;
Sri Chandika is considered as Sri Utharambai; and
Sri Siddhilakshmi, Sri Batuka Bhairavi, Sri Dakshina Murthy, Sri Gayathri, Sri Vindhya Vasini, Sri Aparajitha and Sri Bala are considered as Sri Urdwambai.
Sri Batuka Bhairavi Jayanthi is observed on the Purnima Thithi of Jyeshta month.
The ensuing Sri Batuka Bhairavi Jayanthi occurs on Monday, 29th June 2026. The respective regional almanac / panchang are to be referred for ascertaining the exact duration of the PurnimaTithi.
There is a belief that Sri Batuka Bhairavi Devi is the manifestation of Sri Kala Bhairav for the removal of sinful negative forces. She is also reverently hailed as Sri Raktha Varna, Sri Chathur Bhuja, Sri Thrishula Dhayini and Sri Damaru Hastha.
Sri Batuka Bhairavi Jayanthi is observed as per Tantric rituals. The rituals are to be undertaken only with the guidance and blessings of a Guru. It is believed that worship of Sri Batuka Bhairavi bestows removal of hindrances, divine wisdom, long life and spiritual empowerment.
After morning rituals and bath, the Devotees offer dhyanam and puja to the Deity; beej mantras such as mool mantras are chanted; flowers and fruits are offered to the Deity; meditation is done; some devotees observe fasting on that day.
