Mother Parvati
Gentle Aspect of Shakti
Parvati is the gentle aspect of Shakti, the consort of Shiva. She is the mother of Ganesha, one of the most worshiped of all the Hindu gods, and Murugan, who is popular with Hindus in south India. She is very nurturing, yet can be tough also if she has to be.
Daughter of the Mountain
Her name means "the daughter of the mountain". She endured great hardships to win the heart of Shiva, actually going to the mountains to pursue meditation to gain his attention. In her past life she was Sati, the first wife of Shiva.
The Power of God
Parvati becomes Durga and then Kali when she has
to get fierce. In all of her forms she is Shakti, the power of God.