Mahadevi

Summary

Mahadevi, also referred to as Devi, Mahamaya and Adi Parashakti, is the supreme goddess in Hinduism. According to the goddess-centric sect Shaktism, all Hindu gods and goddesses are manifestations of this great goddess, considered the ultimate reality or Para Brahman. In Shakta texts, Mahadevi is mentioned as Mulaprakriti, having five primary forms—Parvati, Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Gayatri and Radha, collectively known as Panchaprakriti. Besides these, the goddesses Tripura Sundari and Durga are also identified with Mahadevi.