I am feeling quite puzzled about the Chandi and Srividya systems in Kerala (South India). Here, we are indeed familiar with Devi Mahatmyam and Bhadrakali Aradhana. However, when we delve deeper into it, we often encounter the Tripurasundari kramam, particularly the Bala kramam. Strangely, very few seem to be aware of Bala Tripurasundari in Kerala. Therefore, I'd like to inquire, who is Chandika or Maha Lakshmi? Are they synonymous with Srividya, specifically Lalitha or Bala?