She is the wife of Lord Shiva and
exists in various divine (both friendly and fearful) forms.
Two of her fierce but very powerful forms are Durga (goddess
beyond reach) and Kali (goddess of destruction). Both have eight
hands and great power and ener gy (Shakti). Durga rides on a
lion and Kali rides on a corpse of a demon. Parvati was called
Sati in her previous divine incarnation. The family of Lord
Shiva, Parvati and their sons Ganesha and Kartikeya is an ideal
example of family unity a nd love. She has a charming personality.
She is adored by married women for a happy married life.