Chandraghanta
deity sky Hindu single tradition · 2
Chandraghanta is a form of the Hindu goddess Mahadevi, venerated as the destroyer of demons and protector of her devotees. She is the third of the Navadurga, the nine forms of Durga worshipped during the festival of Navaratri. Her name means 'adorned with the moon as her bell' in Sanskrit.
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Relationships
- co occurs with
- Skandamata, Katyayini, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri, Nandi, Kushmanda, Shailaputri, Brahmacharini
- consort of
- Śiva
- manifested by
- Parvati
- enemy of
- Jatukasura
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Chandraghanta has ten hands where two hands hold a Trishula(trident), Gada(mace), bow-arrow, khadak(sword), Kamala(lotus flower), Ghanta(bell) and kamandalu (waterpot), while one of her hands remains in blessing posture or abhayamudra(Fear dispelling).”
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“her nine appellations are (Navadurga): Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayini, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.”
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