Goddess Bhuvaneshvari is the queen or ruler of the universe (Bhuvana). She is the Divine Mother and the queen of all the worlds. She is the fourth of the ten Mahavidyas. she is considered as the supreme goddesses who creates everything and destroys all the unnecessary evils of world. She is also considered as the Mother goddess of Kali, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. She is also known as Om Shakti or Adi Shakti. According to the Hindu mythology, she is considered as the most powerful goddess in the universe. The whole universe is considered her body. She resides at Manidweepam, which was created out of her own thought.

Worshipping her promotes a cosmic vision and absolves us from the narrowness of opinion and belief. She gives us world vision, a global understanding and a sense of the infinite. There are numerous legends associated with her. In all forms she played the role of creator and protector. She is mainly associated with lord Shiva and some consider her as an incarnation of the goddess Parvati. Goddess Bhuvaneswari is a symbol of beauty and grace. She represents knowledge and intelligence. She is the giver of wealth, health and happiness. Scriptures describe her brighter than thousand of Suns. She is also worshipped by Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is the preeminent and a nurturer of the whole humanity. Her appearance is somber and her complexion is red. She blesses her devotees by making them fearless. Her complexion is red like a rising Sun and has three eyes. She possesses moon in her crown. Her soft smile gives information about her favor and kindness. A hook and a noose in her hand exhibit her controlling power over the universe. She is capable of turning situations according to her wish. It is considered that even the navagrahas cannot stop her from doing anything. She is always depicted with a smiling face. Her smiling face is meant to cheer-up devotees for happiness. She has the four hands; two of which bless the devotees. Bhuvaneshvari Jayanti is believed to be the day when Goddess Bhuvaneshvari incarnated on earth. On this day, she is worshipped throughout India and special worships are performed in her honor. All paintings are courtesy of Art of Legend India.