Who is Goddess Umiya?

She is the kuldevi of the Kadva Patidar community, seen as an incarnation of Parvati and the mother of Lord Ganesha.

Where is her main temple located?

The main temple is in Unjha, Gujarat, considered her birthplace and the spiritual centre for her devotees.

What forms is Goddess Umiya worshipped in?

She is seen in many forms, including Nav Chandi, Nav Durga, Parvati, and other manifestations of Shakti.

How do devotees invoke Goddess Umiya’s blessings?

Through regular puja, chanting mantras like 'Om Shakti Om' and 'Om Umiyai Namaha', offering flowers and fruits, and by living with discipline and devotion.

Goddess Umiya

About Goddess Umiya

Goddess Umiya, also known as Umiya Mataji, is worshipped as the divine mother and the supreme power—Shakti—especially by the Kadva Patidar community. She is regarded as an incarnation of Parvati and revered as the source of strength, protection, and guidance for her devotees. Umiya Mataji is not only considered the mother of Lord Ganesha but also the mother of the universe, showing both nurturing care and the fierce strength needed to remove obstacles and defeat evil. Her blessings are sought for family harmony, success, unite the community, and spiritual growth. In houses and temples, before her image richly decorated with flowers and bright clothes, lamps are lit each morning. Women pray for the well-being of their children, elders ask for peace, and youth pray for courage and purpose. For the Kadva Patidars, her worship is a central thread connecting everyday life to their deeper sense of unity and identity.

Mantra of Goddess Umiya

Tantra of Goddess Umiya

Yantra of Goddess Umiya

Mantra of Goddess Umiya

Each day begins with the soft sound of ‘Om Shakti Om’ or ‘Om Umiyai Namaha’ chanted before the shrine. These mantras are central to Umiya Mataji's worship—calling upon her strength, wisdom, and protection. ‘Om Shakti Om’ invokes the energy of all divine mothers, while ‘Om Umiyai Namaha’ is offered with personal devotion to her specific form. The air becomes scented with incense and the hum of these syllables, creating a bond of peace and confidence among family members. Elders teach young children these simple mantras, encouraging them to recite before exams, travels, or important decisions. Through constant repetition, the mind settles, and the heart fills with assurance that Umiya Mataji listens to every prayer. These mantras are said to remove troubles, increase inner power, and draw the mother’s guidance into the everyday life of those who trust her.

Chalisa of Goddess Umiya

Aarti of Goddess Umiya

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