Editing Parvati (section)

==Manifestations==
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Several Hindu stories present alternate aspects of Parvati, such as the ferocious, violent aspect as Shakti and related forms. Shakti is pure energy, untamed, unchecked, and chaotic. Her wrath crystallizes into a dark, blood-thirsty, tangled-hair Goddess with an open mouth and a drooping tongue. This goddess is usually identified as the terrible ''[[Mahakali]]'' (time).{{sfn|Kinsley|1988|p=46}} In [[Linga Purana]], Parvati undergoes a metamorphosis into Kali, at the request of Shiva, to destroy an [[asura]] (demon) Daruk. Even after destroying the demon, Kali's wrath could not be controlled. To lower Kali's rage, Shiva appeared as a crying baby. The cries of the baby arouse the maternal instinct of Kali who reverts to her benign form as Parvati. Lord Shiva, in this baby form is Kshethra Balaka (who becomes Rudra Savarni Manu in future).{{sfn|Kennedy|1831|p=338}}

In [[Skanda Purana]], Parvati assumes the form of a warrior-goddess and defeats a demon called ''Durg'' who assumes the form of a buffalo. In this aspect, she is known by the name [[Durga]].{{sfn|Kinsley|1988|p=96}} Although Parvati is considered another aspect of Shakti, just like Kali, Durga, [[Kamakshi]], [[Meenakshi]], Gauri and many others in modern-day Hinduism, many of these "forms" or aspects originated from regional legends and traditions, and the distinctions from Parvati are pertinent.{{sfn|Kinsley|1988|p=4}}

According to [[Shaktism]] and [[Shaivism]] traditions, and also in [[Devi Bhagavata Purana]], Parvati is the lineal progenitor of all other goddesses. She is worshiped as one with many forms and names. Her form or incarnation depends on her mood.

* [[Akilandeswari|Akhilandeshwari]], found in coastal regions of India, is the goddess associated with water.<ref>Subhash C Biswas, India the Land of Gods, {{ISBN|978-1482836554}}, pp 331–332</ref>
* [[Annapurna (goddess)|Annapurna]], a goddess of food and nourishment. 
* [[Meenakshi]], regional form of Parvati in Madurai. She is considered as the queen of Madurai.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meenakshi Devi, the Fish-Eyed Cosmic Mother {{!}} Shyamala Peetha Sarvajnapeetha |url=https://shyamalapeethasarvajnapeetham-kingdoms.kailasa.sk/uncategorized/meenakshi-the-fish-eyed-cosmic-mother/ |access-date=2025-04-21 |language=en-US}}</ref>