In
Hinduism
Hinduism () is an Indian religion or '' dharma'', a religious and universal order or way of life by which followers abide. As a religion, it is the world's third-largest, with over 1.2–1.35 billion followers, or 15–16% of the global p ...
, Bhutamata is a terrible and malevolent goddess, a form of
Devi
Devī (; Sanskrit: देवी) is the Sanskrit word for 'goddess'; the masculine form is ''deva''. ''Devi'' and ''deva'' mean 'heavenly, divine, anything of excellence', and are also gender-specific terms for a deity in Hinduism.
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Legends
Bhutamata is mentioned in Kumarika khanda of Skanda Purana. She was born from lord
Guha for save people from the ghosts.
References
Hindu goddesses
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