A set of Saptamatrika images near the Markandeswara tank are assigned to the epoch The successive royal dynasties have left behind their cultural and religious influence on this sacred center. Devi Mahatmya that deals with the killing of the demon Raktabija, the warrior-goddess Durga creates the Matrikas from herself and with their help slaughters the demon army.
Nitei Dhobani and Pitei Sauruni, renowned tantric women, resided in the Sapta Matrika pitha of Puri at Markandeswar Sahi. They devoutly worshipped the Sapta Matrika, while also venerating Lord Jagannath and Goddess Vimala as Vairaba and Vairabi, respectively.
