Ratridevi

deity sky Tantric single tradition · 1

Ratridevi, meaning 'Goddess Ratri' or 'Goddess of the Night', came to be identified with a variety of goddesses in latter times. This form of the goddess is seen as one who destroys the darkness of ignorance. The colour black associated with her references both the primal darkness before creation and the darkness of ignorance.

When

Historical notes
Developed in latter times as an identification of Ratri with various goddesses.

Relationships

aspect of
Ratri
co occurs with
kali, Kala, Kalaratri
manifested by
Ratri

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Sources

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Source passages

“In latter times, Ratridevi ('Goddess Ratri' or 'Goddess of the Night') came to be identified with a variety of goddesses. Hence, this form of the goddess is also seen as one who destroys the darkness of ignorance.”

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