Goddess Bagalamukhi
During the Puranic times, there was a cult of the divine mother, who according to early myths originated from the male gods, but in the female form. They then assumed independent personalities. Bagala or Bagalamukhi is one of these saptamatrikas and is the consort of Lord Shiva or Maharudra. She is identified with courage and the power of cruelty. Bagalamukhi means the crane-headed one. The crane is associated with deceit. Goddess Bagala punishes and controls the negative powers which tresspass the natural flow of speech. She controls our speech, knowledge and movement. She is capable of giving powers called (Siddhis) and fulfils all the wishes of her devotees. Bagalamukhi is worshipped for protection from and victory over the enemies, for victory in the legal matters, to acquire wealth, to be freed of debts and to attain the power of oratory. She is the presiding goddess who is desirous of destroying the demons. She has three eyes, a yellow complexion and and wears ye...