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Finally, the Seven Mothers are described. In general these Śaktis have the same emblems and distinguishing features as their male counterparts. Brahmāṇī and Rudrāṇī, for instance, who are the Śaktis of Brahmā and Rudra (or Śiva) respectively wear the matted hair of the ascetics Brahmāṇī has four faces and four hands, in two of which she holds a rosary (*aksha-mālā*) and a water pot (*kuṇḍikā*). Rudrāṇī has a white complexion, her attributes are the antelope (*hariṇa*) and the noose (*pāśa*). Vaishṇavī and Vārāhī, who are both Śaktis of Vishṇu, are distinguished by a dark blue (*śyāma*) complexion and hold the discus (*chakra*) and conch-shell (*śaṅkha*), which are the well-known emblems of Vishṇu. Vārāhī has a boar's head.