Chamunda - Goddess of War and epidemics. - Hindu Goddess

Chamunda - Goddess of War and epidemics.

Chamunda (Chamundi, Chamundeshwari, Charchika) is a Goddess of War and epidemics and one of the seven mother goddesses. She is also one of the chief Yoginis, who are attendants of the warrior goddess Durga. She is often portrayed as haunting cremation grounds or fig trees.

--~Attributes and Correspondences~--

Area of Influence:
War, Epidemics

Pantheon: Hindu

Abode: Cremation Grounds

Animals: Owl, Snake, Scorpion, Eagle

Colours: Black, Red

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Offerings: Wine

Planet: Mars

Plant/Tree: Fig Tree

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Symbols: Trident, Sword, Crescent Moon

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