BAJRAJOGINI

Bajrajogini symbolizes Bajra and yoga in her nomenclature, and accordingly, represents those symbols in her role as a protector from evil creatures and the elements. She is presented as a powerful Tantric Goddess in Mahayana Buddhism. Tantrism had strong influence in Hinduism and Buddhism in the early centuries of Christian era, which created distinctive philosophies, Gods and Goddesses. Shakti, or the power, is often the symbol of Tantrism.  Like Shaktism (and also many Tantrik goddesses of Hinduism such as Kali durga and so on), there are powerful Tantrik goddesses in Mahayana Buddhism. Bajrayogini is one of the most powerful and renowned Tantrik Goddess. Her images and temples are often placed in the peripheral towns and vicinities. Bajrajogini is also spelt as Bajrayogini. See Bajrayogini for more information on this Goddess.