Chandi
| Chandi | |
|---|---|
The fiery destructive power of Shakti | |
| Member of The Eight Matrikas | |
 Newari portrayal of Chandi | |
| Devanagari | चण्डी |
| Sanskrit transliteration | Caṇḍī |
| Affiliation | Form of Durga |
| Mantra |
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| Mount | Lion |
Chandi (Sanskrit: चण्डी, IAST: Caṇḍī) or Chandika (IAST: Caṇḍika) is a Hindu deity. Chandika is a form of goddess Durga. She is an incarnation of the Goddess Chamunda. Both are often associated with other powerful goddesses like Durga, Katyayani, Kali and Kalaratri. Chandi is particularly revered in West Bengal and Gujarat.