Devi Parvati

Devi Parvati is a Hindu goddess and a central figure in Hinduism:     Role Parvati is the wife of the Hindu god Shiva and is considered a manifestation of the supreme mother goddess Shakti. She is the goddess of marriage, fertility, beauty, and more.     Symbolism Parvati is a symbol of motherhood, femininity, and the divine feminine. She is also considered the personification of the creative force that sustains the cosmos.    Origin Parvati is the daughter of the mountain Himalaya. Her name means "daughter of the mountain".   Story Parvati won Shiva's affection after undergoing severe ascetic discipline. She is the reincarnation of Sati, Shiva's first wife.    Forms Parvati has many forms, including:   Uma: The personification of divine wisdom  Ambika: The goddess of marriage and family   Aparna: The ascetic form   Guari: The mothering form   Kali: The fear-inducing form  Iconography Parvati's statues and iconography are present in Hindu temples all over South Asia and Southeast Asia. In temples dedicated to her and Shiva, she is symbolically represented as the yoni.