Goddess Kajala is one of the names of Vindhyavasini Devi who
is worshipped in the famous Vindyavaini Temple in Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. It
is said that she appeared on the earth during the Kajali night and hence her
name Kajala Devi. The famous Kajari Teej is observed on the day.
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.
This form of Mother Goddess is worshipped only at Vindhyanchal
region in Uttar Pradesh.
Kajali Geet that is sung here is a favorite of the Goddess.
The main festival dedicated to her is observed on Bhadrapad
Shukla Paksha Dwitiya and Tritiya Tithi – the second and third day during the waxing
phase of moon in Bhadra month.
Special musical nights and all night jagran are observed in
the Vindyavaini Temple in Mirzapur on the day.