ORIGIN: Hindu (Epic and Puranic)
TYPE: Mother goddess
INFORMATION: A Sakti who in later Hinduism becomes one 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. She sits upon a boar, buffalo or elephant.
ATTRIBUTES: Boar's head, bow, club, cup, knife, noose, plough, sword and trident.