Dasha Maha Vidya

The Dasha Mahavidyas are the ten supreme forms of Adi Parashakti, revealed for the upliftment and liberation of all beings. In the scriptures, they are described as the highest manifestations of Divine Mother, who transcends all dualities and yet takes countless forms to protect, guide, and bless her devotees.

These ten goddesses are: Maa Kali, Maa Tara, Maa Tripura Sundari (Shodashi), Maa Bhuvaneshwari, Maa Chhinnamasta, Maa Bhairavi, Maa Dhumavati, Maa Baglamukhi, Maa Matangi, and Maa Kamala. Each is a complete expression of Shakti, embodying deep spiritual truths, fierce protective power, and boundless compassion.

The Mahavidyas are worshipped in the Tantric and Shakta traditions, where they are honored as the essence of the universe itself—Maa Kali as Time, Maa Tara as the savior, Maa Tripura Sundari as supreme beauty and bliss, Maa Bhuvaneshwari as the mother of worlds, Maa Chhinnamasta as the power of sacrifice and awakening, Maa Bhairavi as fierce energy, Maa Dhumavati as the eternal widow and detachment, Maa Baglamukhi as the power of silence and victory, Maa Matangi as inner wisdom, and Maa Kamala as the goddess of prosperity and grace.

The Dasha Mahavidyas are said to grant both bhoga (worldly fulfillment) and moksha (spiritual liberation). Worshipping them with devotion, faith, and purity of heart bestows protection from obstacles, removal of ignorance, divine blessings, and ultimately union with the Supreme Shakti.