The Great Epic of the Bhārata dynasty 9.45.39

9.45.39

nānābharaṇadhāriṇyo nānāmālyāmbarāstathā |
nānāvicitraveṣāśca nānābhāṣāstathaiva ca || 39 ||

They have their abodes on trees and open spots and crossings of four roads. They live also in caves and crematoriums, mountains and springs. Adorned with diverse kinds of ornaments, they wear diverse kinds of attire, and speak diverse languages. These and many other tribes (of the mothers), all capable of inspiring foes with dread, followed the high-souled Kartikeya at the command of the chief of the celestials.