Ambika is generally the name of Adi Shakti or Shakti or Parvati, consort of Maheshvara. She has eight arms, holding multiple weapons. She is also known as Bhagavati or Chandi. She is also considered to be Adi Shakti herself and Mother of the Universe as well as all beings, which is also the meaning of the name "Ambika". In Skanda Puran She is appeared from the body of Parvati and slayed the demons Shumbh and Nishumbh. She is also identified as Amba, Durga, Bhagavathi, Parvati, Bhavani, Ambe Maa, Sherawaali, Mata Raani, etc.
