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Chinnamasta Devi Photo is secured in golden wooden frame. Chhinnamasta also called Chinnamastika and Prachanda Chandika, is a Hindu goddess. She is one of the Mahavidyas, ten goddesses from the esoteric tradition of Tantra, and a ferocious aspect of Devi, the Hindu Mother goddess. The self-decapitated nude goddess, usually standing or seated on a divine copulating couple, holds her own severed head in one hand, a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are dru..
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Chinnamasta is believed to be one of the Mahavidyas, the ten Goddesses from the esoteric tradition of Tantra and a fierce part of Goddess Parvati, the Hindu Mother Devi. The self-decapitated nude goddess, typically standing or sitting on a heavenly copulating couple, is depicted carrying her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood ooze out of her bleeding neck is drunk by her two attendants, as well as a severed head.
There are numerous legends discussing Chinnamasta Devi. As per the Hindu scriptures, once Goddess Parvati was bathing herself in the Mandakini river where she was helped by two of her attendants. But during this bath, Parvati Devi lost track of time. Her two assistants began feeling hunger pangs. Even after giving the Goddess several reminders, they were still not able to catch the attention of Maa Parvati. When Goddess Parvati (Bhavani) eventually realized that too much time had passed, she beheaded herself as she felt extremely guilty that she had left her aides hungry. At that time, three separate bloodstreams emerged. Her attendants satiated their hunger from two bloodstreams, and the third one was drunk by the severed head of the Goddess herself. Since that day, she has been venerated as Chinnamasta Devi.
Goddess Chinnamasta is considered to be the 6th of the
. She is meant to be bright and illuminated like a million suns assembled together. Her complexion is said to be red, like the colour of the flower Gudahala. She is worshipped to be victorious over enemies, and owing to the terrifying nature of Maa, the sadhana is performed by Tantriks. Goddess Chinnamasta is typically related to the awakening of Kundalini. It is also assumed that by venerating the Goddess, worshippers can prevent various issues linked to debt, progeny and sexual problems. Human beings also pray to Chinnamasta Devi to realise all their wishes and achieve financial prosperity.
