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Shakti

शक्ति
Also known as: Shakti, Devi, Cosmic Energy, Primordial Power

About

The divine feminine energy that powers the universe. The active, creative, dynamic aspect of the divine. Manifested in various forms as Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Parvati, and all goddesses. Represents the power without which the masculine principle remains inert.

Attributes

CreativeDynamicFemininePowerfulActive

Symbols

LotusLionTrishulaRedEnergy
Consort
Shiva (as the static consciousness)
Vahana (Mount)
Lion (in Durga form)

Associated Mantras

Om Śaktyai Namaḥ
Devi Mahatmya
Lalita Sahasranama

Festivals

NavaratriDurga PujaKali Puja

Scriptures

Devi MahatmyaDevi Bhagavata PuranaTantras

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaWorldwide

Iconography

Depicted in various forms: Durga riding lion, Kali with skulls, Lakshmi with lotuses, Sarasvati with veena.