Brahmani (Matrika)

[1][2] She is a form of Saraswati and is considered as the Shakti of the creator god Brahma in Hinduism.

She is an aspect of Adi Shakti, possessing the "Rajas Guna" and is therefore the source of Brahma's power.

Like Brahma, she holds a japamala, a kamandalu (water pot), a lotus stalk, bells, vedas and the trident while she is seated on a hamsa (identified with a swan or goose) as her vahana (mount or vehicle).

She wears various ornaments and is distinguished by her basket-shaped crown called karaṇḍa mukuṭa.

[5] She is the Kuldevi (clan goddess) of Vankar (Weaver), Gurjar Kshatriya Kadiya , Golvadiyas(subcast of leuva Patels), Prajapati, nagar brahmins, darji samaj and other communities of Rajasthan and Kutch, including Rajputs and the KGK Community.

The Goddess Ambika (identified with Durga or Chandi ) leading the Eight Matrikas in battle (top row, from the left) Narasinhmi, Vaishnavi , Kaumari , Maheshvari , Brahmani. (bottom row, from left) Varahi , Aindri and Chamunda or Kali against the Rakshasa Raktabija . A Folio from a Devi Mahatmya . Devi Brahmani is depicted as riding on a white swan in the battle with sword and shield in her arms.