Hindu Goddesses: Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati, et al

Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts, represents the free flow of wisdom and consciousness. She is the mother of the Vedas, and chants to her often begin and end Vedic lessons.

Goddess Kali, the Dark Mother is one such deity with whom devotees have a very loving and intimate bond. Get close to Kali - the fearful goddess with a heart of a mother!

All about the Hindu deity Lakshmi - the goddess of prosperity, wealth, purity, generosity, and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm.

Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe and is worshipped as the supreme power of the Supreme Being.

The love between the Divine Mother and her human children is a unique relationship. Kali, the Dark Mother is one such deity with whom devotees have a very loving and intimate bond. Get close to Kali - the fearful goddess with a heart of a mother!

About the domestic deity Lakshmi - the goddess of prosperity, wealth, purity, generosity, and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm.

An article on Goddess Saraswati on the occasion of Vasant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. From your Guide.

Goddess worship has long been a significant aspect of Hinduism. Here is a selection of books that narrate the story of the mother goddesses of India and bring out the various facets of this tradition and its contemporary nature.

Our tribute to the mother goddess through paintings of Durga from Delhi's Exotic India Art Gallery.

The fearful imagery of Goddess Kali has inspired generations of painters. We present here a selection of contemporary Kali paintings...

The image of Goddess Lakshmi - the presiding deity of wealth & beauty is a favorite with artists. We present here a selection of contemporary paintings and sculptures...

Presenting the many moods of Saraswati, the goddess of art and literature, the mother of wisdom and knowledge. Download images of paintings, sculptures and beautiful bronze statues of the goddess of creativity...

Nava Durga or the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmaanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Maha Gauri, Siddhidatri. What does each form stand for and what are their significance? Find out.

A prayer for Mother Saraswati - May the Goddess fully remove your lethargy, sluggishness, and ignorance...

The custom of worshipping a pre-pubescent girl as the source of supreme power is an old Hindu-Buddhist tradition that still continues to this day in Nepal.

Mahalaya, which is observed 7 days before the Durga Puja heralds the advent of the goddess of supreme power. Read the significance of Mahalaya and listen to Real Audio recording of “Mahishasura Mardini”.

Ganesh and Kali have been deposed to the toilet seat! 'Sacred Seats' with images of Hindu deities are available in 3 colors for $ 130 each. Who did it? What for? Should you protest?

Cool slide show of the goddess with commentaries.

About Kali, regarded as one of the supreme goddesses in the Hindu pantheon; includes pix.

Pictures of Goddess Durga in her various manifestations, along with some basic facts about the goddess.

During the monsoon season, Goddess Manasa is worshiped, mainly in eastern India, throughout the months of June, July and August, a time when the snakes leave their nesting ground and come out into the open and become active. In this article, read about this regional Hindu deity and her symbolic significance.