Shree badmata ji
I’ll assume you are asking about Shree Padmavati Mata ji (often lovingly called “Badmata / Bhadmata / Padma Mata” in local speech).
Here is a simple Jain-dharmic explanation:
Who is Shree Padmavati Mata ji?
- She is a Yakshini / Shasan Devi (protective goddess) of Bhagwan Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankar.
- In Jain tradition she is not a Tirthankar, but a powerful guardian deity who protects devotees and supports them in following dharma.
How she is shown (icon / murti):
- Usually seated, often with a snake canopy over her head (because of her connection with Parshvanath and Dharanendra).
- Commonly shown with four hands, holding:
- Exact details can change slightly in Digambar and Shwetambar traditions, but the basic idea is the same: a compassionate, powerful protector.
What devotees pray for:
- Protection from fear, obstacles and negative influences
- Shanti (peace), sukh (well‑being) and sahaj dharmacharan (ease in following Jain conduct)
- Inner strength to walk on the path shown by Parshvanath Bhagwan
Important Jain viewpoint:
- All such devotion must remain within Jain principles: ahimsa, aparigraha, satya, and focus on soul‑purification, not just worldly gains.
- Ultimately, the highest worship in Jainism is of the Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyay, and Sadhu; deities like Padmavati Mata are respected as helpers on the path, not the final goal.