In Hinduism, the Mahavidyas are a group of ten goddesses who represent the divine feminine and the cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction. Each Mahavidya has her own unique character, powers and symbolism.
1. Kali - Goddess of Time, Change and Destruction
2. Tara - Goddess of Compassion, Protection and Guidance
3. Tripura Sundari - Goddess of Beauty, Bliss and Enlightenment
4. Bhuvaneshvari - Goddess of the Cosmos, Space and Illusion
5. Chinnamasta - Goddess of Transformation, Sacrifice and Liberation
6. Bhairavi - Goddess of Wisdom, Power and Spiritual Growth
7. Bagalamukhi - Goddess of Paralyzing Enemies, grants protection from cuts, scars, operations and accidents .
8. Matangi - Goddess of Music, Arts and Knowledge
9. Kamala - Goddess of Prosperity, Fertility and Good Fortune
10. Dhumavati - Goddess of Smoke, Illusion and the Unmanifest