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The Sapta Matrikas, meaning "seven mothers" in Sanskrit, are a group of seven Hindu goddesses, each considered the divine feminine energy or "shakti" of a major male deity. They are often depicted together in art and worshiped as a collective. The seven goddesses are Brahmani, Maheshvari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, and Chamunda. 

Here's a breakdown of each Matrika and their associated deity:

• Brahmani: The shakti of Brahma, the creator god. 

• Maheshvari: The shakti of Shiva, the destroyer god. 

• Kaumari: The shakti of Kumara (also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, or Murugan), the god of war. 

• Vaishnavi: The shakti of Vishnu, the preserver god. 

• Varahi: The shakti of Varaha, the boar avatar of Vishnu. 

• Indrani: The shakti of Indra, the king of the gods. 

• Chamunda: A fierce form of the goddess, associated with destruction and protection. Sometimes she is also referred to as Yami, the consort of Yama, the god of death. 

• The Sapta Matrikas are important in Hindu tradition, particularly in Shaktaism, a branch of Hinduism that emphasizes the divine feminine. Their worship is believed to have existed since the Sindhu-Saraswati valley civilization. Representations of the Matrikas can be found in shrines throughout India and Nepal. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrikas 

"Sapta Kanyas" or "Sapta Matrikas" refers to a group of seven powerful mother goddesses in Hinduism. They are often depicted together and are considered protectors of families and villages, bringing prosperity and warding off calamities.

The Sapta Kannikas, also known as Saptamatrikas, are a group of seven mother goddesses in Hinduism. They are: Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kowmaari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, and Chamunda. These deities are considered to be the shaktis, or energies, of major male deities. 

The 7 Goddesses and their corresponding 7 male deities are: 

• Brahmi: The shakti of Brahma, the creator god.

• Maheshwari: The shakti of Maheshwara (Shiva), the destroyer god.

• Kowmaari: The shakti of Kumara (Kartikeya), the god of war.

• Vaishnavi: The shakti of Vishnu, the preserver god.

• Varahi: The shakti of Varaha, an avatar (incarnation) of Vishnu.

• Indrani: The shakti of Indra, the king of the gods.

• Chamunda: A fierce form of Durga, often associated with the destruction of demons.