The goddess of desire and fertility. Her temple in Assam is one of the most important Shakti Pithas. Represents the creative power of the feminine, the yoni, and the life force. Central deity of Tantric traditions in Northeast India.
Worshipped primarily as a yoni in the temple. Anthropomorphic form: twelve-armed, seated on a lotus, holding weapons. Sometimes depicted with a severed head and skull bowl. Red complexion.