Note 132 — Chapter II · HEROIC GODLINGS
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One of the deities which preside over child-birth is Randal Mātā or Rannā Devi, who is said to be the wife of the Sun.132 In order to secure an easy delivery, pregnant women take a vow that they will invite one or more lotās (bowls) of this Mātā. The process of “inviting the lotās” is as follows:—