Clinton B. Seely has translated the works of a Shakta poet and saint of eighteenth century Bengal, whose poems are usually addressed to what Hindu goddess?
Ramprasad Sen Sadhak Rāmprasād Sen (Bengali: রামপ্রসাদ সেন ; c. 1718 or c. 1723 – c. 1775) was a Shakta poet and saint of eighteenth century Bengal. His "bhakti" poems, known as "Ramprasadi", are still popular in Bengal—they are usually addressed to the Hindu goddess Kali and written in Bengali. Stories of Ramprasad's life typically include legends and myths mixed with biographical details.
Consorts of Ganesha The marital status of Ganesha varies widely in mythological stories and the issue has been the subject of considerable scholarly review. Several patterns of associations with different consorts are identifiable. One pattern of myths identifies Ganesha as an unmarried "brahmacārin" with no consorts. Another pattern associates him with the concepts of Buddhi (intellect), Siddhi (spiritual power), and "Riddhi" (prosperity); these qualities are sometimes personified as goddesses who are considered to be Ganesha's wives. Another pattern connects Ganesha with the goddess of culture and the arts, Sarasvati. In the Bengal region he is linked with the banana tree, Kala Bo (or Kola Bou). Usually Ganesha's consort is portrayed as his shakti, a personification of his creative energy. He also may be shown with a single consort or a nameless servant (Sanskrit: "daşi ").