Goddess Bandi Devi is a manifestation of Mother Goddess
Shakti and information about her is found in the Kashi Khand of the Skanda
Purana. She is worshipped in murti form in a temple in Varanasi located near
the Dasaswamedh Ghat. Bandi Path is a popular prayer dedicated to the Goddess.
The popular belief is that offering prayers to Goddess Bandi
will help childless couples in getting children. She also blesses devotees with
prosperity.
She is known as the giver of children and protector from
hardships.
Tuesday is the day associated with Goddess Bandi Devi.
It must be noted that in prayers associated with Goddess
Bandi she is equated with Goddess Durga.
Her story is similar to that of
Goddess Durga fighting various demons that ends with the annihilation of
Mahishasura.