In the 8th century AD, a statue of Chamundi, a terrifying manifestation of Kali and a fiery representation of Shakti (female energy), originates from Jajpur, Odisha, India. The statue is adorned with a garland of skulls, a jatamukut (crown of thorns) secured with a snake, and a bowl of blood in her hand. Chamunda, the goddess who slew the demons Chanda and Munda, instills fear in the hearts of the adharmis (unrighteous) and is revered as the goddess (Devi) of death and time.
In a medieval knowledge case study on human anatomy, the sculpture showcases protruding veins and bones in hard stone, illustrating how an artist can evoke fear, love, and attraction through their art. Although the creator of this sculpture remains unknown, it stands as an ancient masterpiece in the world.
According to Hindu mythology, Matrika (mother goddess) Chamunda is the slayer of the menacing demons Chanda and Munda, the last member of the Matrika cluster accompanying Mahadevi Durga to the battlefield. Chamunda's unparalleled ferocity and potent nature make her the only independent Matrika not associated with a male counterpart. Her otherworldly appearance and unrestrained powers have elevated Maa (Mother goddess) Chamunda to a significant position among Hindu-Tantric goddesses, worshipped by Tantrikas seeking occult and transcendental abilities and the benevolence of Shakti. The Pattachitra of Matrika Chamunda presents her in a heavenly perplexing form, combining symbols of limitless maternal affection and incomprehensible goriness on the canvas.
This remarkable artifact is housed in the Odisha State Museum in Bhubaneswar.
In a medieval knowledge case study on human anatomy, the sculpture showcases protruding veins and bones in hard stone, illustrating how an artist can evoke fear, love, and attraction through their art. Although the creator of this sculpture remains unknown, it stands as an ancient masterpiece in the world.
According to Hindu mythology, Matrika (mother goddess) Chamunda is the slayer of the menacing demons Chanda and Munda, the last member of the Matrika cluster accompanying Mahadevi Durga to the battlefield. Chamunda's unparalleled ferocity and potent nature make her the only independent Matrika not associated with a male counterpart. Her otherworldly appearance and unrestrained powers have elevated Maa (Mother goddess) Chamunda to a significant position among Hindu-Tantric goddesses, worshipped by Tantrikas seeking occult and transcendental abilities and the benevolence of Shakti. The Pattachitra of Matrika Chamunda presents her in a heavenly perplexing form, combining symbols of limitless maternal affection and incomprehensible goriness on the canvas.
This remarkable artifact is housed in the Odisha State Museum in Bhubaneswar.