Rankini (Bengali: রাঙ্কিনি) is a guardian deity, primarily worshipped in the eastern parts of India, including Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
[4][5] Her shrines are often found in remote jungles, reflecting her connection to nature and the wilderness.
The protagonist discovers that Rankini is actually a form of the goddess Kali, worshipped by the wild tribals who once lived in the region.
Rankini, associated with barbaric practices like human sacrifices, is believed to bring death and famine when enraged.
His discovery of a bloodied machete in his house triggers a series of disastrous events, including a cholera outbreak.