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Chanda and Munda

Also called: Chanda, Munda

Two asura generals sent by Shumbha to seize the Goddess. Kali, springing from Ambika's brow, beheads them both and brings their heads to Chandika, who names her Chamunda for it.

Sources: Markandeya Purana 87 and 88 (Devi Mahatmya 7 and 8), Sanskrit with English rendering, VedaPath · see Chanda and Munda's web

Relations 1

Chanda and Munda slain by

Kali (God) Shakta · Kali, Chamunda and the blood of Raktabija
Beheads both and is named Chamunda.

Stories 1

Kali, Chamunda and the blood of Raktabija
Legend · as the generals she beheads · 2 tellings

Cited

Markandeya Purana 87 and 88 (Devi Mahatmya 7 and 8), Sanskrit with English rendering, VedaPath § 87.1 Primary text (translation)
Markandeya Purana 87 and 88 (Devi Mahatmya 7 and 8), Sanskrit with English rendering, VedaPath § 87.26 Primary text (translation)