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'''Shaktism''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|æ|k|t|ɪ|z|ə|m}}; | '''Shaktism''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|æ|k|t|ɪ|z|ə|m}}; ) is a major [[Hindu denomination]] in which the [[God in Hinduism|godhead]] or [[metaphysics|metaphysical]] reality is considered metaphorically to be a woman. | ||
Shaktism involves a galaxy of goddesses, all being regarded as different aspects, manifestations, or personifications of the divine feminine energy called ''[[Shakti]]''. It includes various modes of worship, ranging from those focused on the most worshipped [[Durga]], to gracious [[Parvati]], and the fierce [[Kali]]. After the [[decline of Buddhism in India]], various [[Hindu]] and [[Buddhist]] goddesses were combined to form the [[Mahavidya]], a [[Pantheon (religion)|pantheon]] of ten goddesses. The most common forms of the [[Mahadevi]] worshipped in Shaktism include: Durga, Kali, [[Saraswati]], [[Lakshmi]], Parvati and [[Tripura Sundari|Tripurasundari]]. Also worshipped are the various [[Gramadevata]]s across the Indian villages. | Shaktism involves a galaxy of goddesses, all being regarded as different aspects, manifestations, or personifications of the divine feminine energy called ''[[Shakti]]''. It includes various modes of worship, ranging from those focused on the most worshipped [[Durga]], to gracious [[Parvati]], and the fierce [[Kali]]. After the [[decline of Buddhism in India]], various [[Hindu]] and [[Buddhist]] goddesses were combined to form the [[Mahavidya]], a [[Pantheon (religion)|pantheon]] of ten goddesses. The most common forms of the [[Mahadevi]] worshipped in Shaktism include: Durga, Kali, [[Saraswati]], [[Lakshmi]], Parvati and [[Tripura Sundari|Tripurasundari]]. Also worshipped are the various [[Gramadevata]]s across the Indian villages. | ||