SHAKTI

The Shakti worship, which has archaic roots in the veneration of mother-goddess as a symbol of fertility and creativity.  In all archaic cultures, one finds new impetus under the influence of Tantra which elevates the female deity to a dominant position in ritual worships. The concept of divine mothers (Matrikas) are variously counted as seven, eight or ten is related to  Hindu mythology representing the perennial theme of the struggle between the forces of knowledge (Vidya) and the forces of ignorance (Avidya)