Claim: Mahavidya, which represent an important turning point in the history of Shaktism, consists of twelve goddesses such as Kali, Lalita Tripura Sundari, and Tripura Bhairavi.
Evidence: The development of the Mahavidyas represent an important turning point in the history of Shaktism as it marks the rise of the Bhakti aspect in Shaktism, which reached its zenith in 1700 CE. Kali Tara (Devi) Lalita Tripura Sundari Tripura Bhairavi Bhuvaneshvari Chhinnamasta Matangi Bagalamukhi Kamalatmika Dhumavati Durga Annapurna