South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c10.s3.27

c10.s3.27

Bhūtamātā. Bhūtamātā, “the mother of goblins” has her seat under a pipal-tree and is followed by numerous demons, goblins and demi-gods. She has two hands in which are held a linga (or, sometimes a sword) and the shield. She rides on the lion and has dishevelled hair.