Maheshvari

Maheshvari or Maheshwari is the power of Lord Mahesh (Shiva), also known as Maheshwar. She is identified with Shiva's consort Parvati. Maheshwari is also known by the names Raudri, Rudrani, Shankari, Shivani and Maheshi, derived from Shiva's few names of Rudra, Shiv, Shankar and Mahesh. Maheshwari is depicted seated on Nandi (the bull) and has two or four hands. The three eyed Goddess holds a trident and a drum, while her other two hands are in the form of Abhayamudra and varadamudra. She is adorned with serpent bracelets, the crescent moon and a headdress formed of piled, matted hair, with a serpent on it. And just like Lord Shiva, she also wears a serpent around her neck.[1]

This article is about the Matrika goddess. For Shiva's consort, see Parvati. For caste, see Maheshwari.
Maheshwari
Power of Shiva
Devanagariमाहेश्वरी
AffiliationDevi, Matrika, Parvati
WeaponTrident, Damroo, Abhayamudra, varada mudra
MountBull
ConsortShiva (Maheshwara)

See also

References
  1. Roa, Subba. Tales of Durga. Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited. p. 25. ISBN 81-89999-35-4.
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