Goddess Shoolini Devi is a manifestation of Goddess Durga.
Legend has it that Goddess Durga appeared as Shulni Devi at Solan in Himachal
Pradesh. She is worshipped as a warrior Goddess in eastern parts of India . There is
another legend that when Shiva appeared as Sharabha to calm Narasimha, Shoolini
Devi was one of the wings of Sharabha.
In some images Goddess Shoolini has black color. She has
eight arms. She carries different weapons including Trishul. She has four
attendants who hold maces.
She is worshipped for defeating enemies and for attaining
prosperity.
Those people suffering from Pitru Dosh also find relief by
worshipping Goddess Shoolini.