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Matrika 4 of 7 · Shakti of Indra

Indrani

इन्द्राणी

The royal shakti of Indra — emerged thousand-eyed bearing his thunderbolt

Mantras

Beej mantra
ॐ ऐं ऐन्द्र्यै नमः
Primary mantra
ॐ ऐन्द्र्यै च विद्महे शचीदेव्यै धीमहि तन्नो इन्द्राणी प्रचोदयात्
Om Aindryai Cha Vidmahe Shachidevyai Dhimahi Tanno Indrani Prachodayat
Vahana
Airavata (the celestial elephant)
Number of hands
4
Color
Red (like the rising sun)
Direction
East (along with Indra)
Weapons / attributes
  • Vajra (thunderbolt)
  • Ankusha (elephant goad)
  • Pasha (noose)
  • Khadga (sword)

Benefit of worship

Grants royal authority, victory over enemies, sovereignty, courage in battle, success in legal and political matters. Sought by leaders and warriors.

Story / Origin

When Indra emitted his shakti for the Devi-asura battle, Aindri emerged with a thousand eyes like her consort, mounted on Airavata, bearing the vajra. In the Raktabija episode she drank streams of the demon's blood from mid-air alongside her sisters, denying him the chance to multiply.

Vrata practice · best day: Wednesday

Indra-dhwaja festival (post-monsoon) and during Navaratri Day 4 — devotees offer red flowers, fast and recite Aindri-stotra at dawn facing east.

Associated temple

Indrani Matrika shrine at Osian (Rajasthan); Sapta Matrika panels at Mahakuteshwara and Pattadakal

See 51 Shakti Peeth and 8 Ashta Lakshmi.

Plan a Indrani puja

Cannot travel? Book a remote Indrani puja with video proof. For Navratri 2026 dates see Hindu festival calendar 2026.