Dus Mahavidya in Hinduism: Names, Powers & Spiritual Significance

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In Hindu Religion, there are 10 strong and profound representations of the Divine Feminine energy are known as the Dus Mahavidya (10 Great Wisdom Goddesses). They represent different cosmic energies, and wisdom. The word "Mahavidya" means "Great Wisdom," and each goddess possesses special spiritual abilities and attributes that help the devotees of Maa Durga so that they can overcome challenges, negative tendencies, and achieve both material and spiritual power.

Here are the below mentioned Dus Mahavidhya:

Goddess Kali

Kali is a powerful goddess of transformation, destruction, and time who provides freedom and slays ego.

Goddess Tara


Tara is a kind deity who protects and leads followers along the spiritual path.

Goddess Tripura Sundari

The goddess of beauty, knowledge, and love, Tripura Sundari (Shodashi), completes and makes life ideal.

Goddess Bhuvaneshvari

The creator goddess Bhuvaneshvari is the embodiment of the cosmic cosmos and the cycles of creation and destruction.

Goddess Bhairavi

The powerful goddess Bhairavi is a symbol of bravery and strength.

Goddess Chinnamasta

The self-decapitated goddess Chhinnamasta represents the cycle of life and death, creation, destruction, and regeneration.

Goddess Dhumavati

The widow goddess Dhumavati is a symbol of unluckiness and transcendence above material ties.

Goddess Baglamukhi


The goddess who paralyzes adversaries and shields followers from harm is known as Bagalamukhi.

Goddess Matangi

Matangi is the goddess of speech, music, and inner wisdom.

Goddess Kamala

Kamalatmika, also known as Kamala, is the fertility, wealth, and prosperity goddess.

Significance of Dus Mahavidya Worship
  • Spiritual Transformation :

It is believed that worshiping the Dus Mahavidya will eradicate ignorance, ego, and bad inclinations, resulting in enlightenment and spiritual awakening.

  • Protection and Triumph

The ten goddesses are called upon to provide defense against adversaries, bad powers, and dark magic. Their blessings enable followers to overcome obstacles in life, business, and legal proceedings.

  • Desire Fulfillment

Devotees look to their grace for success, prosperity, health, and money.

  • Cosmic Balance

According to Hindu cosmology, the Dus Mahavidya symbolize the dynamic forces of creation, preservation, and annihilation, which uphold the universe's equilibrium.

Mantra

  • Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Shakti Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!!
  • Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Lakshmi Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!!
  • Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Vidhya Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!!
  • Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Shanti Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!!