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
Lakshmi also known as Shri, is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. She is the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility and prosperity, and associated with Maya ("Illusion"). Along with Parvati and Saraswati, she forms the Tridevi of Hindu goddesses.
Image: Gajalaxmi Medallion 2nd Century BCE Red Sand Stone Bharhut Stupa Railing Pillar Madhya Pradesh Indian Museum Kolkata 2012 11 16 1837 Cropped
Image: Coin of Azilises showing Gaja Lakshmi standing on a lotus 1st century BCE
Image: Coin of Vikramaditya Chandragupta II with the name of the king in Brahmi script 380 415 CE