Matrikas
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Matrikas, also called Mataras or Matri, are a group of mother goddesses in Hinduism. The Matrikas are often depicted in a group of seven, the Saptamatrika. However, they are also depicted as a group o
9th-century sculpture depicting the Seven Mother Goddesses (Matrikas) flanked by Shiva (left) and Ganesha (right)
Varahi, one of the Matrikas
The eight Matrikas in battle (top row, from the left) Narasimhi, Vaishnavi, Kaumari, Maheshvari, Brahmani. (bottom row, from left) Varahi, Indrani, Chamunda with Kali before them, all fighting against and killing the asura Raktabīja. A folio from Devi Mahatmya.
9th–10th century CE granite Chola statue of Matrika Maheshvari, seen with a trident in a hand, adorned by serpent ornaments and her vahana (mount), the bull Nandi is seen on her seat — Guimet Museum, Paris, France.
Vinayaki
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Vinayaki is an elephant-headed Hindu goddess. Her mythology and iconography are not clearly defined. Little is told about her in Hindu scriptures and very few images of this deity exist.
Vinayaki, Circa 10th Century CE, Bihar
Vinayaki at Cheriyanad Temple.
Vinayaki, one of the 64 yoginis in Chausathi Jogini Temple.
Ganesha Basohli miniature circa 1730 Dubost p 73