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Matrikas (Saptamatrika)

सप्तमातृका
Also known as: Saptamātṝkā, Seven Mothers

About

The seven mother goddesses: Brahmani, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, and Chamunda. They represent the shaktis of the major male deities. Worshipped for protection, especially in South India.

Attributes

Maternal powerProtectionShaktisCollective power

Symbols

Each with her own attributes
Consort
Respective male deities
Vahana (Mount)
Respective mounts

Associated Mantras

Om Mātṛkābhyaḥ Namaḥ
Saptamātṛkā Stotram

Festivals

Saptamatrika PujaNavaratri

Scriptures

Devī MāhātmyaPuranasTantras

Regions Worshipped

South IndiaPan-India

Iconography

Seven goddesses depicted together. Each has her own attributes: Brahmani (lotus, kamandalu), Maheshvari (trishula), Kaumari (spear), Vaishnavi (shankha, chakra), Varahi (boar face), Indrani (vajra), Chamunda (skeletal form).