Chamunda, represented as a young, full-breasted goddess with flaming locks, bulging eyes and long fangs. Tamil Nadu, Southern India
Description
Chamunda is Shiva’s wife in terrifying form. She uses a trident to kill the demons Chanda and Munda. She is depicted as a young, full-breasted goddess with flaming hair, bulging eyes and long fangs. In her right earlobe she has the corpse of a child while snakes encircle her breasts and she wears a necklace made of small skulls.
However, although she is almighty and fierce, Chamunda is still much loved because she fights evil, and it is for that very reason that she looks so terrifying.
