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If we determine the Indian spiritual vision, art, culture and civilization in view of Indian philosophy, we will realize the reality that power is the form of nature and blissful form of nature is a traditional and basic power. Therefore power has been given an important position / place in the whole world. This form of nature came in the view in the form of ‘Matrushakti’ (the basic power) even though it is mixed. Even in countries like Mesopotamia, Iran as well as in Indian art power comes in direct as well as indirect form. In Vedic culture, worship of God of power gives the idea of noble principle which forms/consists of essence of creation of nature. The organ of generation (origin) has been given a position/place with Shivlinga as an element of essence. Devishukta in Rigveda Dasham Mandal explains that feeling of power comes naturally as an element of essence in Gods, humans and animals. In pre-historical age, sail was turning into ‘Matrudevi’ for non-development of art. We find the description and evidences of this power in different forms. Like Shasti of Kartika, Swaha of Agni, Dakshina of Agni, Prashti of Ganesha, Rati of Kam, Prastitha of Punya.

In post-vedic period we get many names of power Like Ambika, Uma, Durga, etc. in Brahmin Granthas. In Kenopanishada Uma is called human form of ‘Brahma Vidya’. In golden period of Indian history, the principle of power is considered most important. Gods are considered/believed to be strongest for the power they have. Thus gods and power are related. In Kushankala, a goddess named Aardaksha was carved on the golden coins, who is a symbol of prosperity and safety. We find goddess Durga’s pictures in Udaygiri caves in Guptayuga. In Vajrayan, we find goddesses like Tara, Aprajita, Marichi mentioned. A statue of goddess Parvati has been obtained from Nalanda. This statue of Parvati is of eleventh century, which is significant with the head of the image showing Shiva, Ganesha and Brahma and Vishnu. The forehead has the third eye. In some places, couples have been also created; like Vishnu and Lakshmi, Shiva and Parvati, Rudra and Durga, etc. This creation of couples was further developed into "Ardhanarishwar" (having half of the body of male and half of female). Symbols of power goddesses are "Chakra" and "Yantra", which are also worshipped.

Goddess Durga is called "Mahishasur Mardini" after she killed the demon called Mahish. In Indian culture, goddess Durga was first carved as "Ashthabhuja" (having eight hands). We find two types of images of the goddess:
1. with acridness/pungency.
2. Polite.
Statures of the goddess have been found in variety, with two hands up to with 32 hands. The number of hands depends on the weapons of goddess, which include loop, hooks, shell, sword, shield, row/chaplet, bow and arrow. Some hands are shown in blessing position or other states. We find the images of goddess as killing the Mahishasur in North India and Bengal as well as Bihar. The images of the goddess in Ayhale (Andhra Pradesh) and Mahabalipuram (Madras) as well as Orissa are significant. An image obtained in Bihar from Palyuga has four hands and is sitting on the lions’ back holding a shield, sword, and trident. Navadurga (nine forms of Durga), include Shailpuri, Pranmadhirine, Chandraghanta, Kushpanda, Skandmata, Katyayini, Kalratri, Mahagouri, Siddhidatri. The images of Kali, Mahakali, and Bhadrakali are also shown. One of these are wearing a make head. A script from the Varah Puranas says that when vaishnav was mortifying there were many beautiful goddesses present. Demon Mahishasur went there with the intentions of plundering them. When Durga came to know this, she killed the demon. Mahishasur is considered as a symbol of darkness and unawareness whom Durga destroyed with her powerful splendor. In old days the image of Mahasaraswati, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi were created in metals as well as stone. Gajalakshmi came in the form of Shri Siddhi. Idols of goddesses were made in many ways, like Umashanti who was of fair complexion, the daughter of Parvatinyavartant produced from Girijaparvat, Ambikamata, Kanya Kumari was related to the mother of Jagadmatanvishwa, Bavaninmav. Annapurna who is goddess of food, Sarvamangala who does all good, impassable Durga, Chandi, strong Bhairavi, fierceful Maheshwari come as goddesses.
1.Aidri, 2. Vaishnavi, 3. Rodri, 4. Koumari, 5.Brahmi, 6. Yami, 7. Varuni.
Virbhadra and Ganesha are also found with these "Saptamatuka" (seven goddesses). According to Varah Puranas, Matuka has four hands with a child in her lap. The related asanas (seats) are also carved in the image. In Elephanta caves, Vahanas (transport) of goddesses are mentioned on the flags. In Medaghat Chousat Yogini Mandir, near Jabalpur,

Saptamatuka is shown dancing. These include Dashmahavidhi. It is believed that the time, i.e. day and night goes on in an order given by nature. It is divided in 10 subdivisions. Five subdivisions are related to Shiva and five are related to power. These 10 modes describe the secret of universal power. The world knows speed and vibration because of these 10 modes. They are considered as basics of knowledge. The importance of power described in the 10 modes is:
1. Mahakali – Mahashakti (power)
2. Tara – Shuddhashakti (purity)
3. Shedshi – Purnashakti (the whole power)
4. Bhuvaneshwari – Dnyanshakti (knowledge)
5. Kitramasta – Tyagshakti (sacrifice)
6. Bhairavi – Maran shakti (the power of death)
7. Ghumavati – Daridrashakti (poverty)
8. Bagla – Kurshakti (cruelty)
9. Matangi – Prabhashakti
10. Kamla – Aishwarya shakti (luxury)

The main power of Shiva is called Mahakali. She is ruler of time. Her body is strong with garlands of human heads around here neck, a sword in the right hand, and a human head. It is believed that four hands of Kali are symbols of four directions with the tongue coming out in surprise being pure and sinless. Like Lord Shiva, she lives in graveyard and the human heads in her hand shows that everybody has to bow his/her head in front of time. A sword is means of destruction. Mahakali stands on a dead body. This means that nobody is greater than time. Everybody has to die and assimilate in the soil one day. Kalika who is a symbol of time, nobody can avoid her. This is the secret of substance of this hollow world. The fire in Kali’s hand is horrific. Goddess Kali is considered as both protection and killer of humans. In Upanishadhas Mahakali is called "Digambara". Time is her most important weapon. Most of the images of Durga, Sukuvanini and images of Nandi Durga Kunind on the coins are found as to killing the demons, but the image obtained from "Vidisha" which is in Gwalior museum is known as "Shrungar Durga". The image has four hands, of which right hand has a flower of Lotus; towards left she has "Amrut Patra". With
the two upper hands she is embellishing her forehead with annotation. The same kind of image has been found in British Museum. Goddess Kanesha who was further known as "Vindhya Vasini" is also mentioned.

The image of Durga as killing Mahishasur is found in many places including India, Java, Sumatra, Vali, Varma, Thailand, Kombodia, Champa, Malaya, China, Afganisthan, Nepal, Tibet, mid Asia, thus developing Indian art. Religions like Vaishnav, Buddha, Shiava are developed in the form of sculpture and literature. Ancient Indian artists, sculptors and learned often went there.
Tourism came with a specific purpose. They also helped to transmit Indian culture and civilization and the respect/reverence of gods and goddesses increased. Images of Uma Maheshwari were found in Nepal. In divinity of Malaya, images of Shiva, Ganesha, and Nandi were found. King Satyavardhan of Champa in his kingdom founded many idols of Shiva, Ganesha, and Durga. In Eklekha of Indreaverman, we find Uma, Gauri, Bhagvati, Mahamavati, Matrulingeshwari, etc., with Brahma and Shri. In the writings of Kambhuj prayers for Shiva, Ganga, Vishnu, Brahma and Uma Parvati are found. The images of Uma Maheshwari are made with Lakshmi Vishnu. In Garbodar temple of Java, images/marks of Brahmin Gods are found. In Kalsan writings of Java, devotion to Tara is described. In other writings we find a description of founding image of Manjushri, the image of Harits with children in her lap. In mid Java, Shiva, Durga, Ganesh, Brahman and Vishnu images are found. The polite expressions of Mahadev and Parvati are also shown. Among the images, the image of Mahishasurmardini is significant.

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