Explore: Buddhist Goddesses In Art

The earliest source for several of these goddesses is the Vedas. However, goddesses can also be found in the art of the even more ancient Indus Valley civilisation

became an important figure, widely depicted in Indian Buddhist art. She is the main female bodhisattva in Indian sources. Other Mahayana sutras also depict

the Buddhist Newars of the Kathmandu Valley and is thus a central figure in Newar Buddhism. She is one of the most popular goddesses worshipped in many

Sarasvati, form the trinity of goddesses called the Tridevi. Lakshmi has been a central figure in Hindu tradition since pre-Buddhist times (1500 to 500 BCE)

Hevajra and his terrific emanations also adore the mundamala. Wrathful Buddhist goddesses like Marichi, Vajravarahi, Guhyeshvari and dakinis are depicted wearing

the title of a Buddhist text in Sanskrit, a name for a set of five dhāraṇīs as well as the name of a set of Buddhist protector goddesses identified with

Durga (Sanskrit: दुर्गा, IAST: Durgā) is one of the most important goddesses in Hinduism, regarded as a principal aspect of the supreme goddess. Associated

Vamamarga Tantric practices. Her forms can be seen in Buddhism as well, like the Buddhist goddesses Vajravārāhī and Marichi. According to the Shumbha-Nishumbha

Gods and Goddesses. Sarup and Sons. p. 93. ISBN 978-81-7625-039-9. Retrieved 6 September 2023. Bansal, Sunita Pant (2005). Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Smriti

Umā) and Gauri (Sanskrit: गौरी, IAST: Gaurī), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of power, energy, nourishment, harmony