Chinnamastika Name Meaning

The name Chinnamastika is of Sanskrit origin and is primarily associated with Hindu mythology. Chinnamastika is the goddess of power and transformation. Her name translates to "The Severed Headed One" or "One with the Severed Head" in Sanskrit.

In Hindu mythology, Chinnamastika is one of the ten Mahavidyas, a group of powerful goddesses embodying different aspects of Shakti (the divine feminine energy). She is often depicted as a fierce and fearless deity, with three eyes, a severed head in one hand, and holding her own detached head in another hand. This striking symbol represents self-sacrifice and liberation from the constraints of the ego.