The presiding goddess of the Saundatti temple in Karnataka, considered a form of Renuka (mother of Parashurama). A major folk goddess worshipped across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Associated with fertility, protection, and the Jogati tradition (female devotees).
Seated on lion. Holds trishula, sword, and lotus. Crowned, three-eyed. Motherly yet fierce expression. Often depicted with red clothing and kumkum.