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Hindu Goddesses: A List of the Most Important Deities

Hinduism is a diverse and complex religion that has a rich and varied pantheon of gods and goddesses. Hindu goddesses are the representation of Shakti, the feminine source of power in the universe. They are highly revered and powerful and play a central role in the creation, protection, and destruction of the universe. They also embody various aspects of life, such as wisdom, wealth, beauty, love, fertility, compassion, and war.

Here is a list of some of the most important Hindu goddesses, arranged alphabetically, with their description and pictures:

• Aditi: Aditi is the mother of the gods and the goddess of space and infinity. She is also associated with light, consciousness, creativity, and freedom. She is the consort of Kashyapa, a sage and one of the Prajapatis (progenitors of mankind). She is depicted as a radiant woman with eight arms holding various objects. She is also sometimes shown riding a swan or a chariot pulled by seven horses.
• Annapurna: Annapurna is the goddess of food and nourishment. She is also a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. She is worshipped as the provider of sustenance and prosperity. She is depicted as a golden-skinned woman with four arms holding a ladle, a vessel of food, a rosary, and a water pot. She is also sometimes shown seated on a throne or a lotus with Shiva begging for alms at her feet.
• Dhumavati: Dhumavati is the goddess of misfortune and widowhood. She is also a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. She is worshipped by those who seek to overcome difficulties and sorrows. She is depicted as an old and ugly woman with two arms holding a winnowing basket and a broom. She is also sometimes shown riding a crow or a horse.
• Durga: Durga is the goddess of war and victory. She is also a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. She is worshipped as the destroyer of evil and the protector of the righteous. She is depicted as a fierce woman with eight or ten arms holding various weapons and riding a lion or a tiger. She is also sometimes shown slaying the demon Mahishasura with her trident.

• Ganga: Ganga is the personification of the River Ganges and the goddess of purity and salvation. She is also a consort of Shiva. She is worshipped as the source of life and cleansing. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with four arms holding a water pot, a lotus, a rosary, and an umbrella. She is also sometimes shown flowing from Shiva’s matted hair or riding a crocodile or a dolphin.
• Kali: Kali is the goddess of death and time. She is also a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. She is worshipped as the destroyer of ignorance and illusion. She is depicted as a dark-skinned woman with four arms holding a sword, a severed head, a bowl of blood, and a trident. She is also sometimes shown wearing a garland of skulls or standing on Shiva’s chest.
• Kanyakumari: Kanyakumari is the goddess of virginity and youth. She is also a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. She is worshipped as the patroness of Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India, where she is said to have performed penance to marry Shiva. She is depicted as a young and beautiful woman with two arms holding a rosary and a lotus. She is also sometimes shown with Shiva’s trident or Vishnu’s discus.
• Lakshmi: Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and fortune. She is also a consort of Vishnu, the preserver god. She is worshipped as the giver of prosperity and happiness. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with four arms holding a lotus, a gold coin, a conch shell, and a water pot. She is also sometimes shown seated on a lotus or an elephant or accompanied by two elephants spraying water.
• Lakshmi-Narayani: Lakshmi-Narayani is the goddess of harmony and unity. She is also a form of Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu. She is worshipped as the combined power of Lakshmi and Narayana (another name for Vishnu). She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with four arms holding a lotus, a conch shell, a discus, and a mace. She is also sometimes shown seated on a lotus or an eagle with Vishnu.
• Mahalakshmi: Mahalakshmi is the goddess of supreme wealth and fortune. She is also a form of Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu. She is worshipped as the source of all abundance and prosperity in the universe. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with eight arms holding various objects such as a lotus, a gold coin, a conch shell, a water pot, a bow and arrow, a rosary, a sword, and a shield. She is also sometimes shown seated on a lotus or an elephant or accompanied by two elephants spraying water.
• Mahasaraswati: Mahasaraswati is the goddess of supreme learning and arts. She is also a form of Saraswati, the consort of Brahma. She is worshipped as the source of all knowledge and creativity in the universe. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with eight arms holding various objects such as a book, a rosary, a musical instrument called veena, a water pot, a trident, an axe, a bell, and a drum. She is also sometimes shown seated on a lotus or a swan or playing the veena.

• Parvati: Parvati is the goddess of love and devotion. She is also the consort of Shiva, the destroyer god. She is worshipped as the mother of the universe and the source of Shakti. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with two or four arms holding various objects such as a lotus, a rosary, a trident, or a drum. She is also sometimes shown with Shiva and their two sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya.
• Radha: Radha is the goddess of love and beauty. She is also the consort of Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. She is worshipped as the supreme lover and the embodiment of divine bliss. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with two arms holding a lotus or a flute. She is also sometimes shown with Krishna in various romantic poses or playing with cows and gopis (cowherd girls).
• Santoshi Mata: Santoshi Mata is the goddess of satisfaction and contentment. She is also a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. She is worshipped as the granter of happiness and peace to her devotees. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with two arms holding a bowl of rice and a lotus. She is also sometimes shown seated on a lotus or a tiger or accompanied by two lions.
• Saraswati: Saraswati is the goddess of learning and arts. She is also a consort of Brahma, the creator god. She is worshipped as the giver of wisdom and creativity. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with four arms holding a book, a rosary, a musical instrument called veena, and a water pot. She is also sometimes shown seated on a lotus or a swan or playing the veena.
• Shakti: Shakti is the goddess of power and energy. She is also the consort of Shiva, the destroyer god. She is worshipped as the primal force of the universe and the source of all other goddesses. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with two or more arms holding various objects such as a trident, a sword, a discus, a lotus, or a skull. She is also sometimes shown with Shiva in various forms such as Ardhanarishvara (half-man half-woman) or Kameshwara (the lord of desire).

• Sita: Sita is the goddess of virtue and fidelity. She is also the consort of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu. She is worshipped as the ideal wife and the epitome of loyalty and courage. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with two arms holding a lotus or a bow and arrow. She is also sometimes shown with Rama in various scenes from the epic Ramayana, such as their exile in the forest or their abduction by the demon king Ravana.
• Uma: Uma is the goddess of light and beauty. She is also a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. She is worshipped as the daughter of the Himalayas and the sister of Ganga. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with two or four arms holding various objects such as a lotus, a mirror, a rosary, or a trident. She is also sometimes shown with Shiva in various forms such as Ardhanarishvara (half-man half-woman) or Harihara (half-Vishnu half-Shiva).
• Vani: Vani is the goddess of speech and eloquence. She is also a form of Saraswati, the consort of Brahma. She is worshipped as the giver of wisdom and communication skills to her devotees. She is depicted as a fair-skinned woman with four arms holding a book, a rosary, a musical instrument called veena, and a water pot. She is also sometimes shown seated on a lotus or a swan or playing the veena.