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Kali - the first mahavidya

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ddess Kali Goddess Kali Kali is the first of the Das Mahavidya and the fiercest aspect of Goddess Durga. Kali is considered as the Goddess of time and change. She presides over the time before the creation of the universe. Kali is represented as the consort of  Lord Shiva . Her abode is cremation grounds and her weapons are Kripana (Scimitar) and Trishul (Trident). Kali Origin  - As per Devi Mahatmya, Devi Kali was appeared out of Goddess Durga to defeat the demon Raktabija. Raktabija, which means blood-seed, was able to clone himself out of the dripped blood on the ground. When during battle, Raktabija became impossible to kill Goddess Kali appeared to swallow the blood of Raktabija before it dripped to the ground. Kali Iconography  - Kali is represented as standing in the battleground with one of her feet on the chest of supine Lord Shiva. Her tongue hangs out of her mouth in astonishment for putting her leg on the chest of Lord Shiva. Her complexion is dark an
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Bhuvaneshwari - the 5th mahavidya

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Bhuvaneshvari is the fourth of the ten Mahavidya Goddesses. She is also known as World Mother and personifies the whole universe. As name suggests she is the queen of all the worlds and rules the whole universe. She relates to  Tripura Sundari  in many aspects. Bhuvaneshvari Origin  - Bhuvaneshvari is known as Adi Shakti i.e. one of the earliest forms of Shakti. In Her Saguna Rupa, Goddess Bhuvaneshvari is known as Goddess Parvati. Bhuvaneshvari Iconography  - In appearance Goddess Bhuvaneshvari resembles Tripura Sundari. Bhuvaneshvari is the color of the rising sun with the crescent moon in her hair. Goddess Bhuvaneshvari is depicted with four arms and three eyes. Two of her arms are shown in Abhaya and Varada Mudra and in rest of the two arms she holds a noose and a goad. Bhuvaneshvari Sadhana  - Bhuvaneshvari Sadhana is done to gain all sorts of worldly pleasures. She is worshipped for progeny, wealth, knowledge and the fortune. Bhuvaneshvari Mool Mantra  - ॐ ऐं
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Shodashi - the 4th mahavidya

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Goddess Shodashi Goddess Shodashi is also known as  Tripura Sundari . As the name suggests Goddess Shodashi is the most beautiful in all three worlds. In Mahavidya, She represents Goddess Parvati or also known as Tantric Parvati. Goddess Shodashi is also known as  Lalita  and  Rajarajeshwari  which means "the one who plays" and "queen of queens" respectively. Shodashi Origin  - As Shodashi, Tripura Sundari is represented as a sixteen year old girl. She is believed to embody sixteen types of desires. Mantra to worship Goddess Shodashi also consists of sixteen syllables. Tripura Sundari is also worshipped as the  Shri Yantra . Shodashi Iconography  - Tripura Sundari is described as being dusky, red or golden in complexion and in union with  Lord Shiva . The couple is portrayed on a bed, a throne or a pedestal that is upheld by Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Ishana and Sadashiva forming the plank. Goddess Shodashi has a third eye on the forehead.
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Devi tara - the 2nd mahavidya

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Goddess Tara Goddess Tara is the second of the Das Mahavidya. Tara, which means star, is seen as a beautiful but perpetually self-combusting. Hence Goddess Tara is perceived as the personification of unquenchable hunger that propels the life. Tara is the Goddess who offers ultimate knowledge and gives salvation and also known as Neel Saraswati. Her weapons are Khadga, Sword and pair of scissor. Tara Origin  - During the churning of the milky sea when poison came out the ocean,  Lord Shiva  drank it to save the world from destruction. But Lord Shiva fell unconscious under the powerful effect of the poison. At this point Goddess Durga appeared as Tara and took Shiva on her lap and breast fed Him to counteract the effect of the poison. Hence Tara is said to be more approachable to the devotees because of Her maternal instincts. Tara Iconography  - Goddess Tara is very much similar to  Kali  in appearance. Both are shown as standing upon a supine Lord Shiva with protru
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Kalki - the 10th and the last avatara of lord vishnu

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The Apocalyptic Horse Rider    Appearance of Kalki Avatar   "Thereafter, at the conjunction of the two yugas, the Lord of creation will take His birth as the Kalki incarnation  and become the son of Visnu Yasa. At this time the rulers of the earth will have degenerated into plunderers." [SB 1.3.25] 0 Kesava, O Hari, who have assumed the form of Kalki! You appear like a comet and carry a terrifying sword for bringing about the annihilation of the wicked barbarian men at the end of the Kali-yuga. [ Sri Dasavatara Stotra, 10th Sloka]   "Lord Kalki, the Lord of the universe, riding His swift horse Devadatta and, sword in hand, will travel over the earth exhibiting His eight mystic powers and eight special qualities of Godhead. Displaying His unequalled effulgence and riding with great speed, He will kill by the millions those thieves and rogues who have dared dress as kings." The Appearance of Lord Kalki, the Avatar or incarnation of Godhead, is foreto
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Buddha - the ninth avatara of lord vishnu

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According to vaishnava puranas,lord buddha is the ninth avatara of lord vishnu though nowadays hindu orthodox society doesnot claim him to be the avatara of lord vishnu . He founded a religion that has lasted two and a half millennia, but just who was Buddha? The life story of the Buddha begins in Lumbini, near the border of Nepal and India, about 2,600 years ago, where the man Siddharta Gautama was born. Although born a prince, he realized that conditioned experiences could not provide lasting happiness or protection from suffering. After a long spiritual search he went into deep meditation, where he realized the nature of mind. He achieved the state of unconditional and lasting happiness: the state of enlightenment, of buddhahood. This state of mind is free from disturbing emotions and expresses itself through fearlessness, joy and active compassion. For the rest of his life, the Buddha taught anyone who asked how they could reach the same state. “I teach because you and
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Krishna - the 8th avatara of lord vishnu

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Story Of Lord Krishna ( Full Story ) Krishna was born in a tense historical period preceeding a devastating war. The warring factions built up so many weapons that the burden on the earth became unbearable. Finally the goddess of Earth took the form of a cow and prayed to Lord Brahma for relief. Lord Brahma called all the demigods to the shore of the Milk Ocean to hear Mother Earth and to worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Vishnu. Lord Brahma fell into trance reciting the Vedic hymns known as the Purusa-sukta and heard the voice of Lord Vishnu. Then he announced, "O demigods, hear from me the words of God. He is aware of the distress on Earth and wants you demigods to incarnate as sons and daughters in the Yadu dynasty. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Krishna, will personally appear as the son of Vasudeva. Therefore you will all have the benediction of joining the eternal pastimes of Lord Krishna." Lord Brahma consoled the cow and sent her
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