ORIGIN: Hindu (Epic and Puranic)
TYPE: Mother goddess
INFORMATION: A Sakti of Visnu, also regarded as a form of Laksmi. In later Hinduism she became one of a group of mataras regarded as of evil intent. Also one of a group of eight astamataras. In another grouping one of nine navasaktis who, in southern India, rank higher than the saptamataras. Her vehicle is the hybrid beast Garuda.
ATTRIBUTES: Child, club, conch, lotus and prayer wheel