Astangi Devi is the Goddess worshipped by some communities
of central India. Legend has it that a virgin, Astangi Devi was impregnated by
Vayu, the Hindu wind god. She gave birth to Suraj, the sun, and Chandra, the
moon goddess.
At that time, humans only ate twigs.
Astangi Devi then invented rice, bamboo and other plants to
provide nourishing food to her twins.
However, a jealous man set fire to her farm.
While putting out the fire, Astangi Devi let sparks fly into
the heaven, which became the stars.
She then sent her children to live in the sky.