Brass Reclining Ganesha with Diya Oil Lamp, 14.5 in. Wide Hindu Deity Statue for Home Altar & Meditation Room

Goddess Durga created seven Matrikas from her own self and battled against the demon Raktabija. Devi Varahi, one of them is the female counterpart of Varaha, the boar Avatar of Lord Vishnu. The Goddess who is the regent of the southern direction and protector of the age, is sometimes described as the Goddess of darkness and the ideal time worshipping her is after sunset and midnight. Some temples even make offerings of wine, fish, grain, and meat to the Goddess, which may not be entirely based on facts, because the beliefs of Hinduism usually advocate the use of vegetarian offerings.