Chapter 1
The cosmic blockade of Shiva
Chapter 2
The fierce forces of transformation
Chapter 3
The radiant queens of creation
Chapter 4
The unorthodox teachers of hidden truths
Ch 1 · The cosmic blockade of Shiva
diego The Ten Mahavidyas
Run to any direction you want, but all ten cosmic paths belong to her.
diego Explore the historical transition from orthodox Vedic rituals to Tantric practices and the 10 Mahavidyas in this detailed educational infographic.
Fun Fact
Sati's wrath: To stop Shiva, Sati grew ten heads and thirty eyes, shocking him into submission.
diego An illustrative guide mapping the ten directions of the universe, represented by the 10 Mahavidyas in sacred Hindu cosmology.
Glossary
mahavidya (noun)
Any of a group of ten Hindu tantric goddesses representing different aspects of transcendent wisdom. These ten deities manifested to prevent Shiva from stopping Sati's journey to her father Daksha's grand sacrifice.
Any of a group of ten Hindu tantric goddesses representing different aspects of transcendent wisdom. These ten deities manifested to prevent Shiva from stopping Sati's journey to her father Daksha's grand sacrifice.
BETA
diego Play the Stop Shiva game! Experience a playful, simple game based on the cosmic blockade of Shiva and the 10 Mahavidyas.
Quiz
Which century saw the prominent rise of Tantric traditions associated with these goddesses?