Fourth of the ten Mahavidyas. The goddess who is the queen of the universe (Bhuvana = world, Ishvari = queen). Represents the entire cosmos as her body. She is the space in which all existence manifests. Associated with the power of creation and the element of space (akasha).
Fair or golden complexion. Four arms: holds noose and goad in two hands, two hands in abhaya and varada mudras. Often depicted seated on a lotus. Sometimes shown with a crescent moon on her forehead. Calm, majestic expression.