In a praise song by Adi Shankara, three gods combine to form this deity, who is said to be “of the mountain.” 108 lotuses and 108 lamps are dedicated to this deity between the days of Ashtami and Navami. While North and West India celebrate the victory of Rama, South and East India instead celebrate this deity’s victory over evil during Vijayadashami. (15[1])In the month of Ashvin, nine aspects of this deity are celebrated on (*) the nine nights of Navaratri, which coincides with a West Bengal puja named after this deity. The forehead of this aspect of Shakti burned with wrath while she fought the self-replicating demon Raktabija. A tiger or a lion serves as the mount of this goddess, who killed the half-buffalo demon Mahishasura (“mah-hee-SHAH-soo-rah”). For 10 points, Kali burst from the forehead of what goddess? ■END■