Post self-immolation, Sati was reborn as Goddess Parvati, the daughter of Lord Himalaya. In Sanskrit, "Shail" means mountain, which is why She is address as Shailputri, the daughter of the mountain.

The Dus Mahavidya, ten goddesses embodying the Divine Feminine, represent various forms of energy and wisdom. They include ...

On the first day, people pray to Maa Shailputri, one of the navdurgas. After self-immolation as Goddess Sati, Goddess Parvati took birth as the daughter of Lord Himalaya. She rides the bull ...