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Maheshvari

माहेश्वरी
Also known as: Māheśvarī, Shiva's Shakti

About

One of the Saptamatrikas (seven mother goddesses). The Shakti of Shiva. Represents the power of destruction and transformation. Associated with the trishula and bull.

Attributes

Shiva's powerDestructionTransformation

Symbols

TrishulaBullJapa mala
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Bull (Nandi)

Associated Mantras

Om Māheśvaryai Namaḥ

Festivals

Saptamatrika Puja

Scriptures

Devī MāhātmyaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

South IndiaPan-India

Iconography

Four arms, holding trishula and japa mala. Seated on Nandi. Fierce yet composed expression.