The "Mahishasur Mardini Stotram" honors goddess Durga as Uma-Parvati, embodying Shakti and divine grace in Tamil Nadu's Shaiva shrines.

The "Mahishasur Mardini Stotram" hymn by sage Shankaracharya venerates goddess Durga and her manifestations as Uma-Parvati, the embodiment of Shakti, or primordial feminine energy. In Tamil Nadu’s Shaiva shrines, Uma-Parvati is revered as Bhoga Shakti, the goddess of Pleasure, depicted in a serene Panchaloha bronze statue. This statue shows her seated on a lotus throne with intricate floral motifs, emphasizing her regal presence and comfort. Her graceful posture and radiant features reflect hymnal descriptions of her beauty: a gait like swans, a face brighter than the moon, eyes with a mystical allure, and hair resembling Bakula blossoms. Each detail of the sculpture embodies the divine grace and power of Uma-Parvati.