Gauri, the mother of Ganesha and wife of Shiva, is worshipped throughout India for her ability to bestow upon her devotees courage and power. Hindu belief has it that Gauri is the incarnation of Mahadevi and the shakti of Shiva.
In Hinduism, Gauri, the mother of Ganesha and wife of Shiva, is worshipped for her ability to grant courage and strength to her followers.  She is considered an incarnation of Mahadevi and the embodiment of Shiva's power.