Questions tagged [dasha-mahavidya]
Mahavidyas (Great Wisdoms) or Dasha-Mahavidyas are a group of ten aspects of Adi Parashakti in Hinduism. They are Kali, Tara, Shodashi, Bhuvaneswari, Bhairavi, Chinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi and Kamala. They are worshiped with great zeal in the Agamic or Tantric traditions of Hinduism.
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In which scriptures can we find the original stories of the Mahavidyas?
The Dash Mahavidyas are an enigmatic group of goddesses worshiped majorly in the Tantrik disciplines but except Kali, the origins of most are unclear. In which scriptures can we find more about the ...
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What is the relation between Dash Mahavidyas and Dashavatar?
Various Tantrik texts like Mundamala Tantra and Todal Tantra mention the Dash Mahavidyas in respect to the Dashavatar. For example in Todal Tantra CHapter 10 we find the following declaration:
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What is the story of Devi Chhinamastika?
One of the Mahavidyas is named Chinnamastika/Chinnamasta devi , I want to know about her.
What is her story of origin and why did she appear as one of the Mahavidyas?
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Difference between Bhuvaneswari and Lalitha devi & their location
What is the difference between Bhuvaneswari and Lalitha devi? Who is actually in Manidweepam? In Devi Bhagavat it is said that Bhuvaneswari resides in Mandidweepam but many say that it is Lalitha devi....
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Are the 10 Mahavidyas an expansion of Goddess Sati or that of Goddess Shakambhari?
There are two broad stories about the origins of the Mahavidyas:
The Shakta Mahabhagwat Puran states that they emerged from the body of Sati:
Sati, the daughter of Daksha and first wife of god ...
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Who is Bagalamukhi?
Is Bagalamukhi Parvati's different incarnation or other form of Sakthi? Which scriptures or Puranas has the story of Bagalamukhi?
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Goddesses with skull-cup in one hand
Can any experts here, please enlighten me, who are the Goddesses,having skull-cup in one hand.
Though I heard that Goddess Kaali & Chanmunda are two of them. But why are they carrying skull cup- *...
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Is there a connection between the Navadurga and the Dashmahavidya?
Navratri festival is going on and we are told about the nine forms of the Goddess also called Nava-Durga that are worshipped in these 9 days. However, I just recently came to know that some people ...
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Questions about the image of goddess Chhinnamasta? [duplicate]
What is the mythological story behind Chhinnamasta? Is there any philosophical meaning behind this image shown below ?
What benefits can one earn by worshiping this form?
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Who is Goddess Shyamala?
Goddess Shyamala is worshipped by the Tamils in Batam, Indonesia.
Can someone give me her story?
Does it have any scriptural basis or is it a folklore?
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