TYPE: Mother Goddess
ORIGIN: Hindu (Epic and Puranic)
INFORMATION: A Sakti who in later Hinduism became one of a group of seven Mataras regarded as of evil intent. Also one of eight Astamataras. In another grouping one of a group of nine Navasaktis who, in southern India, rank higher than the Saptamataras.
ATTRIBUTES: Antelope, arrow, ax, bow, club, drum, prayer wheel, staff and trident.