"goddess Chamunda: The Slayer Of Demons

This 8th-century sculpture of Goddess Chamunda captures her in her terrifying and skeletal form, embodying the fierce energies of death and destruction. Closely associated with Kali, Chamunda is depicted with sunken eyes, a skeletal frame, and a garland of skulls, emphasizing her role as a force against unrighteousness. She wears a jatamukut (crown of matted hair) entwined with a serpent, signifying her untamed, primal power. Holding a bowl of blood, Chamunda embodies the aspect of Devi that slays demons like Chanda and Munda, serving as a protector of dharma and cosmic balance."