The goddess Baglamuhi is considered the eighth goddess among Dus Mahavidyas (goddess of wisdom). The word Baglamuhi comes from the Sanskrit Bagla and Mukhi. Baglamukhin is considered a goddess with the power to control and paralyze the enemy and her yantra is known as Baglamukhi yantra. Due to her supernatural powers, she is also known as Stambhana Devi.