ORIGIN: Hindu (Vedic, Epic and Puranic)
TYPE: Goddess
INFORMATION: May originally have had astral connotations, since the word can be interpreted as "star". One of a group of mahavidyas personifying the Sakti of Siva. SHe may also be the consort of Candra (Soma). Aspects include Krodharatri.
ATTRIBUTES: Knife, skin, skull, snakes and sword. Three-eyed.