Shakti, Shiva, mantra, yantra, and tantra — Radha Marthi’s Shaktikumbh 2026 talk reclaims the sacred science of Tantra from centuries of misrepresentation. This is a rare, accessible guide to understanding living Tantra as a path of transformation.
Radha begins by establishing the philosophical foundation: Shiva as pure consciousness, Shakti as awareness of that consciousness — inseparably one. She walks through the three tools of transformation — mantra (sound), yantra (form), and tantra (technique) — explaining how each carries the suffix tra meaning “protection.” The apparent paradox of sensuality in temple iconography is addressed directly: erotic imagery in sacred spaces represents the full-spectrum awareness that Tantra cultivates, not its corruption.
The session culminates in the meaning of “Shivaham” versus “Shivoham” — the difference between identifying with Shakti and identifying with Shiva — and articulates complete surrender as the highest state of non-dual realisation.

About the Speaker:
Radha Marthi is a prominent Śrī Vidyā practitioner, yogini, and senior teacher at Devipuram. She is the daughter of the revered Guruji Amritananda Natha Saraswati, the founder of the Devipuram temple complex in Andhra Pradesh, India. With a unique background that bridges physics, Indian classical dance, and spirituality, Radha Marthi presents an inspiring synthesis of science, sacred art, and the wisdom of Śrī Vidyā. Through her teachings, she makes profound spiritual concepts accessible to seekers across the world. As a global representative and teacher of Devipuram, she conducts online courses, residential retreats, and sacred rituals such as homams and kalāvāhana ceremonies. Her work is dedicated to preserving and sharing the transformative traditions of Śrī Vidyā in a practical and contemporary way.