Chanda and Munda
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In Hinduism, in the Devi Mahatmya, Chanda and Munda are asuras (demons) in the service of demons Shumbha and Nishumbha. One day, they set their eyes upon Parvati and were overwhelmed by her beauty. They carried reports of this goddess to Shumbha. Shumbha desired to marry her. After the death of his lieutenant Dhumralochana at the hands of Devi, Shumbha sent Chanda and Munda to fight her, with orders to bring her to him by force. After Chanda and Munda approached the Devi, she turned black and Kali sprung from her forehead and killed them.[1] Then, since she had slain Chanda and Munda, the Devi gave the name "Chamunda" to Kali.[2] Afterwards, the demon Raktabīja was sent by the demons, but was also slain by Goddess Kali.[3][4]
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According to Skanda Purana Purana, Chanda and Munda also worshipped Surya.[5]
See also
- Rambha (asura)
- Raktabīja
- Shumbha and Nishumbha
- Mahishasura
- Dhumralochana
- Sugriva (asura)
References
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