In Dasa Mahavidyas of Shakta tradition, Chinnamasta devi is the sixth Hindu goddess. She is known for her shockingly striking depictions of her decapitated head. Her name derived from chinna meaning severed and masta meaning head, literally translates into the goddess with a severed head. This stark imagery is central to her representation and symbolic […]Read More
Bhairavi is the fifth goddess in the Dasa Mahavidyas and is worshiped as a manifestation of goddess Kali. Her name Bhairavi is derived from a Sanskrit word which means terror or fearful, as well as someone who inspired awe amongst the spectators. Bhairavi is associated with Bhairava as his consort who is the male form […]Read More
Vamachara translates to “left path” or “left-handed attainment.” It is a spiritual activity or manner of worship that is both radical and disrespectful to Vedic tradition. The techniques are mostly tantric in nature. Vamachara is one of the techniques recommended by Tantra to raise the Kundalini. Since Kundalini is the seat of the mortal man’s […]Read More