Shaktism
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Shaktism is one of the several major Hindu denominations wherein the metaphysical reality, or the godhead, is considered metaphorically to be a woman.
Shaktism is a goddess-centric tradition of Hinduism. Relief statues of Matrikas: from left to right Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamunda
A 9th-century Durga Shakti idol, victorious over demon Mahishasura, at the Shiva temple, Prambanan, Indonesia.
Sri Lalita-Tripurasundari enthroned with her left foot upon the Sri Chakra, holding her traditional symbols, the sugarcane bow, flower arrows, noose and goad.
Kali as the supreme deity worshiped by Indra, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Hindu denominations
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Hindu denominations, sampradayas, traditions, movements, and sects are traditions and sub-traditions within Hinduism centered on one or more gods or goddesses, such as Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti and so on. The term sampradaya is used for branches with a particular founder-guru with a particular philosophy.
Vaishnavism focuses on Vishnu or one of his avatars, such as Krishna above
Shaivism focuses on Shiva
Shaktism is a Goddess-centric tradition of Hinduism. From left: Parvati/Durga, Kali and Lakshmi