The Nityas or Eternities of Lalita represent the fifteen lunar days or tithis of the waxing Moon. The full circle of the Nityas also represents the 21,600 breaths a human being takes in a full day and night.
The word 'Nithya' in Sanskrit means 'perennial' or 'occurring every day'. Each of the fifteen lunar days or phases of the Moon has its own special vibration and radiates the energy of this vibration. In Tantra, they are recognized as Divine energies and are called 'Nithyas' (since they occur every day) or 'Nithya Kala Devies'. Each Nithya is a part of the 'Kaala-chakra' or Wheel of Time, which is constantly revolving just as the Moon revolves.
The 'Srichakra' (Sri Yantra) is within this Wheel of Time, and the 15 Nithyas are like rays emanating from the Goddess Lalita who resides in the Sri Chakra. The Goddess Lalita represents Pure Consciousness, and the 15 Nithyas are 15 parts of the continuum of Consciousness.
Sarvamangala who is worshipped on the Thirteenth Day of the Lunar Cycle means "All Auspicious" and grants progress in material and spiritual life.
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