Mahadevi
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Mahadevi, also referred to as Mahamaya and Adi Parashakti, is the supreme goddess in Hinduism. According to the goddess-centric sect Shaktism, all Hindu gods and goddesses are manifestations of this g
An 18th-century painting of Mahadevi from Bikaner, Rajasthan
As Tripura Sundari, she is the complete supreme form.
Adi Parashakti, the formless one who manifests all forms
A painting of Lakshmi surrounded by two elephants
Gayatri
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Gayatri is the personified form of the Gayatri Mantra, a popular hymn from Vedic texts. She is also known as Savitri, and holds the title of Vedamata. Gayatri is the manifestation of Saraswati and is
Mahadevi
…or Para Brahman. In Shakta texts, Mahadevi is mentioned as Mulaprakriti (Primordial Goddess), having five primary forms—Parvati, Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Gayatri and Radha, collectively known as Panchaprakriti. Besides these, the goddesses Tripura Sundari and Durga are also identified with Mahadevi. Mahadevi is…
Illustration by Raja Ravi Verma. In illustrations, the goddess often sits on a lotus flower and appears with five heads and five pairs of hands, within the Tamil form of the sacred symbol "Om".
A modern depiction of goddess Gayatri
According to Shaivite Siddhantic perspective, Gayatri is the consort of Sadasiva, the supreme being Parashivam.