Devi, Mother and Protector of the World, is one of the most beloved figures of Hindu iconography. Her essence encompasses the ferocity of Durga, the compassion of Lakshmi, the erudition of Saraswati, and the terrible thirst for battle embodied by Kalika. In her many incarnations, Devi is warrior, mother, faithful wife, and the fountain of knowledge, granting her devotees all they ask of her. …