By Rachana Kar CID Member
Choreography: Prof. Dr. Mahua Mukherjee
Music research and vocal support: Sri Amitava Mukherjee
Sri Matangi Devi is not one of the more commonly known goddess forms; however, she appears in varying conceptions all across the Indian subcontinent, from the mountains of Tibet to the jungles of Tamil Nadu. Her Dhyanas are very diverse, and change quite a lot depending on the Tantra consulted — Her complexion can range from white (She is the Tantric Saraswati) to brown or black (She is a tribal Chandala; an outcaste) to blue or green (She is Meenakshi Madurai, and also a form of Kali); with two or four arms, holding various different weapons and other items — most often a veena (Indian lute).