Goddess Vindhyavasini is a manifestation of Mother Goddess
Shakti. She is Mother Goddess Durga who made her abode in the Vindhyanchal Mountains
As per Vindhyanchal Mahima, this is the original home of
Mother Goddess Adi Shakti. She as Yoga Maya appears in all animate and
inanimate. She protects those that follow Dharma and she annihilates those that
follow Adharma.
According to Devi Bhagavad Purana, She decides to reside in
Vindhyanchal after she is pleased with the penance performed by Manu. She moves
out of Ksheerasagara and resides in Vindhyanchal.
According to holy text Durga Saptashati,
Vindhyavasini Devi appeared to protect Devas, saints and human beings who
were terrorized by demons Shumbh and Nishumbh. She is believed to have emerged
from the body of Goddess Durga.
The Goddess is also believed to be the sister of Lord
Krishna. She appeared as the eighth child of Devaki and Vasudeva. When Kamsa
attempted to kill her, she flew away from his clutches and predicted his death.
All different stories in various regions agree on one point
that she is the manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti.
The most famous temple dedicated to her is located at Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
The most famous temple dedicated to her is located at Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.