Chandi
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A fierce form of the Hindu mother goddess who destroys evil and protects people
- proper noun
- Literature
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Chandi
Examples
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Brother, Goddess Chandi has come again.
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She has come in Goddess Chandi's form.
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In times of trouble, devotees often pray to Chandi for strength and protection.
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The fierce and powerful nature of Chandi is celebrated during the festival of Navratri.
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Many legends depict Chandi as a warrior goddess, fighting against evil forces.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
The name Chandi comes from an old Sanskrit word chanda meaning 'fierce' or 'violent', and it names a powerful form of the Hindu mother goddess. So, Chandi is remembered as the goddess who fights and destroys danger, which is why people call on her for protection.
