Ancient legend speak of a time when demons lorded over the Himalayamountains and harassed the gods. Led byLord Vishnu, the gods decided to destroy them, they focused their strengths, an hugeflames rose from the ground. From that fire, ayoung girl took birth. She is regarded asAdishakti the first 'Shakti'. Known as Sati orParvati, she grew up the house of PrajapatiDaksha and later became the consort of LordShiva.