Kajri Devi is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. The
name Kajri or Kajari is popularly used to refer to Vindhyavasini Devi.
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 Parvati.
The name of the Goddess is associated with the semi
classical form of singing popular in the Vindhyanchal region.
Kajri Devi is also known as Yoga Maya, Ashtabhuja Devi and
Kaushiki Devi.
As Yoga Maya she keeps all the manifestations on the earth
in control. She also destroys evil and looks after the welfare of her devotees.
She is known as Kaushiki Devi as she appeared from the cells
of Goddess Durga.
As Ashtabhuja Devi, Goddess is 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.