The Matrikas: Stories adapted from Hindu Puranas and the Mahabharata

Discover the origins of the Matrikas — the Great Mother Goddesses of Hinduism.

Emerging from the divine energies of the Devas, these divine Mothers took form to restore order to the world during great cosmic battles. From the fierce victory of Chamunda over Raktabija and the battle with Andhakasura, to the sacred birth of Skanda and the transformation of the Balagrahas into the protective Lokamatas—these legends highlight both their supreme warrior power and their deep maternal love.

The Matrikas is a captivating collection of adapted stories from the Hindu Puranas (including the Devi Mahatmya and Shiva Purana) and the Mahabharata, honoring the Devis born to defeat evil and protect creation.