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Caṇḍikā

deity Shakta tradition of Hindus single tradition · 2

The Supreme Divine is often referred to as Caṇḍī or Caṇḍikā. This name is derived from the Sanskrit root caṇḍa, meaning “fierce” or “terrible.” Chandi is celebrated as the vanquisher of the demonic generals Chanda and Munda.

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Relationships

co occurs with
Naiṇī, Kṛṣṇa Nagarjā, Jākh, Ghaṇḍiyāl, Kaliya, Vasuki, Caṇḍī
manifests as
Chandi, Chandika, Ambika, Durga
enemy of
Chanda, Munda
child of
Ulupi, Ucchī, Vasudanta

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wikipedia (2)
  1. Chandi
  2. Naiṇī Devī

Source passages

“the Supreme Divine is often referred to as Caṇḍī or Caṇḍikā. This name is derived from the Sanskrit root caṇḍa, meaning “fierce” or “terrible.” Chandi is celebrated as the vanquisher of the demonic generals Chanda and Munda”

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