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"Śrīvidyopāsana heritage of Kerala" a talk by M Satheesh Bhattathiri

Abstract: Under the rubric of Śākta traditions in Kerala, the Śrīvidyopasana or the practice of
Śrīvidya is predominantly important or widely practiced. This tradition comes within the Śrīkula
framework and worships the goddess in her beneficent, benign and motherly form. Although
this tradition is practiced across different parts of India, this talk fundamentally attempts to ex-
plain regional variations in practice and customs that are closely followed in Kerala. Based on his
own lived experiences as a tantric practitioner and through embodied techniques, the speaker
realizes and argues that Srividya follows the path of Yoga.

Bio: M Satheesh Bhattathiri is a well-known tantric practitioner in Kerala.
He is trained in Tantric rituals from his very young age and took formal
training from Tantravidyapeedom specializing on Tantric rituals, Veda and
Hindu Dharma. He also undertook academic qualification in Sanskrit from
Sanskrit University. Kerala. He is an ardent practitioner of Śrīvidya cult and
has initiated more than hundred disciples into Śrīvidya practice so far.