Saptamatrikas literally means seven mothers. They are often seen together on a panel in temples, usually carved on a single stone. Sometimes Ganesh and Kartikeyan accompany them, but not always. I have been wanting to write about Saptamatrikas since 2011 when I first read about them as part of my Indian Art course at the … Continue reading Saptamatrikas – Legends, History, Iconography And Temples