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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 *Śaktīs* 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.