References in Hindu Literature
The Lalitha Sahasranama describes her as extremely merciful and leads a devotee to liberation. The Tripura Sundari Ashtakam by Adi Shankaracharya describes her as a Mother wearing a blue and red-spotted dress and holding a pot of honey. The Lalitopakyana tells of the epic battle between her forces and the forces of the arch-demon Bhandasura.
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