Matrikas (Sanskrit: मातृका (singular), IAST: mātṝkā, lit. "mothers") also called Matar or Matri, are a group of mother goddesses who are always depicted together in Hinduism. The Matrikas are often depicted in a group of seven, … See more

There are several Puranic texts related to the origin of Matrikas. Matsya Purana, Vamana Purana, Varaha Purana, Kurma Purana and the Suprabhedagama contain references to … See more

The textual description of Matrikas is generally frightening and ferocious. In the Mahabharata, all the seven mothers are described as fatal … See more

In India
According to Leslie C. Orr, the Saptamatrika, who first appeared in South India in the eighth century, had once temples dedicated … See more

Matris or Matrikas originated from the sweat of lord Shiva who chased the demons away from heaven when the later invaded heaven … See more

The iconographical features of the Matrikas have been described in Hindu scriptures such as the Mahabharata, Puranas such … See more

Yoginis
The Matrikas are included among the Yoginis, a group of sixty-four or eighty-one Tantric goddesses, in … See more