page_title: Ajima
hierarchical_section_title: Ajima
caption_attribution_description: English: The Goddess Ambika Leading the Eight Mother Goddesses in Battle Against the Demon Raktabija, Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), early 18th century
context_page_description: Ajima is a group of goddesses of the Newar pantheon. These goddesses are respected by all sects and castes of Newars, both from Hindu and Buddhist religion.
context_section_description: Ajima (Nepal Bhasa:अजिमा) is a group of goddesses of the Newar pantheon. These goddesses are respected by all sects and castes of Newars, both from Hindu and Buddhist religion.
caption: The eight Ajimas of Kathmandu are also worshipped as Asthamatrika
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