Eighth of the ten Mahavidyas. The goddess who paralyzes enemies, stops speech, and grants victory. Name means 'crane-faced' (bagala = crane, mukhi = faced). She turns the tongue of enemies inward, preventing harmful speech. Worshipped for victory in legal matters, debates, and conflicts.
Yellow complexion, seated on a lotus throne. One hand holds a mace with which she strikes enemies, the other hand pulls the tongue of a demon. Sometimes shown with crane symbolism. Often depicted with three eyes and wearing yellow garments (pitambara).