TYPE: One of the consorts of Siva.
ORIGIN: Hindu (Puranic and Later)
INFORMATION: A benevolent navasakti. The cult of Pidari probably evolved in the sixth and seventh centuries CE and is generally restricted to southern India. She is considered an aspect of the goddess Kali and is invoked in many villages to ward off evil and demons. She has most of the attributes of Kali and may also have snakes around her breasts, but may also be represented by a stone. Her cult moved at one time and reached a climax in eastern India between the eighth and twelfth centuries. Also Pitali; Kala-Pidari
ATTRIBUTES: Cup, fire, noose and trident.