This book makes the reader understand the meaning of goddess worship in our time. It is written in a simple narrative style and explains Shakta imagery, philosophy, beliefs, customs, history, folklore and myth. The book reaches to young and old alike, bringing together tales of Shakti, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Parvati, Kali, Durga as well as several other goddesses such as Kanyakumari and Vaishnav-Devi and heroines such as Arundhati and Savitri. Also included are stories of ancient goddesses who were once worshipped in other parts of the world such as Ishtar, Aphrodite and Diana. Includes a pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with Shakta customs and Tantric rituals, a map showing important Devi temples and over 150 color and black and white illustrations.