About the Book: This book explores the role of the Divine Goddess in Hindu theology, examining her representations as the Supreme Cosmic Power, the consort of Shiva or Vishnu, and the source of creation. Drawing on Puranas, Tantric traditions, ritual practices, yoga, and devotional literature, it investigates Goddess worship and the spiritual relationship between female divinity and women’s social and religious status in Hindu society. An insightful study of Hindu goddess traditions, Shaktism, Tantra, women’s religious practices, and gender in Hinduism.