Yantra
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Yantra is a geometrical diagram, mainly from the Tantric traditions of the Indian religions. Yantras are used for the worship of deities in temples or at home; as an aid in meditation; and for the ben
Sri Yantra by Harish Johari using traditional colors
Kali yantra
The yantra of Matangi, the tantric Saraswati
Cambodian monk covered in yantra tattoos
Matangi
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Matangi is a Hindu goddess. She is one of the Mahavidyas, ten Tantric goddesses and an aspect of the Hindu Divine Mother. She is considered to be the Tantric form of Sarasvati, the goddess of music an
Late 19th-century lithograph depicting the goddess with a sword, shield, goad and club
19th century lithography of Matangi.
The painting of Goddess Matangi in Brooklyn Museum
As in this early 19th century South Indian painting, Raja-Matangi is usually depicted playing the veena and with a parrot in her company.