The Sanatan Goddess 'Chandi' who represents the power of Immortal Being – 'Makhakal'. Exists to destroy evil represented in the material world by the Khalsa sword.

Designation given by Nihangs to Khalsa women warriors the Nihang Singhnia.

Also refers to Mata Sahib Deva, one of the wife of Akali Nihang Guru Gobind Singh who assisted in the 'Amrit Sanchar' (initiation) ceremony at Anandpur Sahib (circa 1699).