Goddess Ugra Tara is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. She is one of the name of Goddess Tara, the second of the Dasa Mahavidyas. Mother Goddess is Ugra Tara because she helps a devotee from any type of difficulty. She is the all protective Mother. Goddess Ugra Tara is offered prayers for overcoming all sorts of difficulties. She is depicted with four hands. She holds bowl, lotus, sword (khadga) and scissors. People facing constant troubles from enemies get relief after offering prayers to this form of Goddess Shakti. She also protects all those devotees who follow the path of Dharma. She also mercilessly annihilates those that practice Adharma.