A section of Hindu scriptures mentioned about a group of a powerful goddess, who were credited for potential equal to the divine males. In today’s video, we present to you Matrikas and their roles in Hindu mythology. <br /><br />Don't forget to Share, Like & Comment on this video<br /><br />Subscribe Our Channel Artha : https://goo.gl/22PtcY <br /><br />1. Matrika were Hindu goddesses who are always collectively depicted in the scriptures and monuments.<br /> <br />2. This group consisted seven or eight Demi Goddesses, who were respectively called <br />Saptamatrika or Ashtamatrika.<br /> <br />3. Lord Vishnu created this destructive force of Matrika, to assist Lord Shiva in a combat against<br /> demon Andhaka.<br /> <br />4. In Shaktism, they are described as deities assisting the Goddess Shakta in her fight with demons.<br /> <br />5. The names of these Matrikas are Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maheshvari, Indrani (Aindri), Kaumari, Varahi (Vairali ), Chamunda (Chamundi ) and Narasimhi.<br /> <br />6. Scholars stated that these deities are Shakti (power) of the prominent Hindu Gods and primarily revered for their divinity. <br /> <br />7. Scriptures described them as Shaiva goddesses, who in later times got associated with a sect of Shiva.<br /> <br />8. They are mentioned in Rigveda, as a group of seven divine sources who control the preparation of Soma.<br /> <br />9. The stone sculptures of Matrikas in shrines or caves emphasized on their maternal as well as <br />destructive features.<br /> <br />10. Saptamatrika is notably worshiped in South India, whereas Ashtamatrika is venerated in Nepal.<br /><br />Like us @ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ArthaChannel/ <br />Check us out on Google Plus - https://goo.gl/6qG2sv <br />Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ArthaChannel <br />Follow us on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/arthachannel/ <br />Follow us on Pinterest - https://in.pinterest.com/channelartha/ <br />Follow us on Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/arthachannel
