Close-up Of Image Of Umathevi, Thai Representation Of Parvati, The Hindu Goddess Of Love And Motherhood, At A Bangkok Shrine

In Hinduism, Parvati, Uma or Gauri is the Goddess of harmony, love, beauty, devotion and motherhood. An embodiment of Shakti, she is the recreative energy and power of Shiva, and is generally portrayed as a gentle, nurturing mother goddess. She is found extensively in ancient Indian literature, and her statues and iconography are present in Hindu temples all over South and Southeast Asia.