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Chandi
Goddess in Hinduism, a form of Durga / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Chandi (disambiguation).
Chandi (Sanskrit: चण्डी, IAST: Caṇḍī) or Chandika (IAST: Caṇḍika) is a Hindu deity. Chandika is another form of Mahadevi, similar to Durga.[1] Chandika is a powerful form of Mahadevi who manifested to destroy evil. She is also known as Kaushiki, Katyayani, Asthadasabuja Mahalakshmi and Mahishasuramardini.
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Quick Facts Devanagari, Sanskrit transliteration ...
Chandi | |
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The fiery destructive power of Shakti | |
Member of The Eight Matrika | |
![]() Newari portrayal of Chandi | |
Devanagari | चण्डी |
Sanskrit transliteration | Caṇḍī |
Affiliation | Mahalakshmi, Mahadevi, Adishakti, Durga, Dhandai Devi |
Mantra | ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे om aim hrīm klīm cāmuṇḍāyai vicce |
Mount | Lion |
Consort | Samhara Bhairava |
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