A handful of vibrant voices and communities today are carrying the torch of Shaktism far beyond traditional temple walls, blending ancient reverence for the Divine Mother with contemporary sensibilities.

• Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi)
Often called “the hugging saint,” Amma’s programs worldwide weave compassionate service (seva) with devotional worship of Shakti. Her global Embracing the World network supports disaster relief, education and women’s empowerment—very much in step with the modern push for socially engaged spirituality.

• Sahaja Yoga (Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi)
Launched in the 1970s and still flourishing, Sahaja Yoga offers a no-cost, accessible method to awaken Kundalini Shakti through meditation. Festivals in Europe and Asia routinely draw tens of thousands to experience collective energy ballets—proof that the Divine Mother’s power resonates across borders.

• Siddha Yoga (Gurumayi Chidvilasananda)
Today’s Siddha Yoga centers, inspired by Swami Muktananda and stewarded by Gurumayi, focus on mantra sadhana and Shakti’s transformative force. Retreats in the Catskills or Kerala give seekers a chance to dive deep into worship of Lalita Tripurasundari, balancing devotion with inner alchemy.

• Contemporary Sri Vidya Lineages
Teachers like Devamrita Swami and her peers are demystifying the complex Sri Vidya tantra, hosting workshops in Los Angeles and London. Their translation of Tripura Rahasya commentaries brings Goddess worship right into people’s living rooms via webinars—proof that the cosmic womb of creativity can fit on a laptop screen.

• Feminist Goddess and Eco-Shakti Movements
In the West, grassroots circles are reimagining Shaktism through eco-rituals and women-only drumming circles. Festivals like Wild Woman Gathering fuse Shakti mantras with climate activism, reminding everyone that Mother Earth herself is a Shakti—especially urgent in this era of wildfires, melting glaciers and grassroots resilience.

Across these streams, the thread remains the same: a living, breathing devotion to Shakti as both cosmic power and personal guide. Whether through a spontaneous hug, a silent meditation, a candlelit puja or a drumbeat in a redwood grove, the Divine Mother continues to inspire, activate and transform hearts around the globe.