Sarvatobhadra Mandal is a circular diagram that is considered to be auspicious and welfare. It is widely used in various religious ceremonies such as Yagya Yagadik, Dev Pratishtha, Manglik Puja Festival, rituals, etc. It is made up of a group of brackets called ‘Bhadra’ on all sides, which are known as Sarvatobhadra Mandal or Chakra.
The structure of Sarvatobhadra Mandal begins with a square drawing, from which two equal lines are drawn from the south to the north and from the west to the east, resulting in 19 vertical and 19 horizontal lines that make 324 squares in total. The Mandal consists of 12 Khandendu (white), 20 Krishna series (black), 88 Valli (green), 72 Bhadra (red), 96 Vapi (white), 20 Paridhi (yellow), and 16 Madhya (red) brackets.
The Mandal is constructed by drawing a square and then dividing it with two equal lines from south to north and west to east. This creates 19 vertical and 19 horizontal lines, resulting in 324 squares. The Mandal is divided into 12 Khandendus (white), 20 Krishna series (black), 88 Valli (green), 72 Bhadra (red), 96 Vapi (white), 20 Paridhi (yellow), and 16 Madhya (red) brackets.
The Khandendu is made up of three brackets at each of the four corners, and the entire Mandal has 12 Khandendus. The Krishna series consists of five brackets in each series, and there are 20 Krishna series in the Mandal. The Valli is green in color and is used in two brackets below the bracket next to Khandendu. There are a total of 88 Vallis in the four corners on the right and left (eleven-eleven) sides of the Krishna series.
The Bhadra consists of nine cells in all four corners and eight directions adjacent to the Valli, and it is filled with red grains. There are a total of 72 Bhadras in the Mandal. The Vapi consists of 24-24 brackets in all four directions of East, West, North, South, and white-colored grains are used in it. There are 96 brackets in four Vapis.
The middle of the Mandal consists of 16 cells and is called the “middle,” which has Vastu Shastra importance. An eight-lobed lotus is made in the middle, in which red-colored grains are used. The presiding deity of Yagya Karma is established in this octagonal lotus and worshipped with various worship remedies.
Various deities are established and worshipped in the 324 cells of the Sarvatobhadra Mandal. These deities include Brahma, Mon, Ishaan, Indra, Fire, Yama, Nirriti, Varun, Air, Ashtavasu, Eleventh Rudra, Dwadash Aditya, Ashvidya, Paternal-Vishwadev, Saptyaksha-Manibhadra, Siddharth, Suryateja, Sumana, Nandan, Manimant, and Chandraprabh. There are also Ashtakulnaag, Gandharvapsaras, and Apsaras deities established in the Mandal.
The Sarvatobhadra Mandal is a sacred geometric design that holds great significance in Hinduism. It is a circle with brackets, called “Bhadras,” on all sides. The Mandal is used for various purposes, including Yagya Yagadik, Dev Pratishtha, Manglik Puja Festival, rituals, and more. The Mandal is made up of 324 squares, and within it, there are 57 deities that are worshipped.
The Sarvatobhadra Mandal has a great importance in Vastu Shastra and is considered to be a symbol of good fortune, well-being, and prosperity. It is believed that by establishing and worshipping the deities in the Mandal, one can attain blessings and benefits in life.
The Sarvatobhadra Mandal is widely used in various Hindu rituals and festivals. It is considered auspicious and welfare-oriented. The Mandal and Yantra are also called “Dev Dwar.” The Mandal’s structure is wonderful and holds great significance in Hinduism. Its construction involves strict guidelines and has a precise geometry that is followed to create the perfect Mandal. The Sarvatobhadra Mandal and Chakra are believed to have miraculous effects, and devotees worship them with great devotion and faith.
