Bhairavi: The Fire of Purification in the 10 Mahavidyas

The ten Mahavidyas

Chapter 1

The cosmic blockade of Shiva

Chapter 2

The fierce forces of transformation

Chapter 3

The radiant queens of creation

Chapter 4

The unorthodox teachers of hidden truths

YOUR GOAL

Master of The ten Mahavidyas

Ch 2 · The fierce forces of transformation

diego The Ten Mahavidyas

Ten cosmic forces of the wild divine—(wild divine!) / Break down the ego to make us shine!—(make us shine!)

diego Tara and the crossing of chaotic waters

Chhinnamasta and the self-decapitating goddess

diego Discover the symbolism of Chhinnamasta, the self-decapitating goddess, in this visual infographic guide to the 10 Mahavidyas.

Tara and the crossing of chaotic waters

diego Explore the powerful imagery of Goddess Tara, one of the 10 Mahavidyas, as she navigates and helps cross chaotic waters.

Ten Transforming Friends

BETA

diego Play this educational game to explore the 10 Mahavidyas, the fierce forces of transformation, and discover their wisdom.

Fun Fact

Tara's color: Tara is often called Nila Saraswati because of her deep blue complexion, representing the infinite night sky.

Gossip

Which fierce goddess's symbol resonates most?

Quiz

What shocking action does the goddess Chhinnamasta perform in her depictions?

diego Kali and the illusion of time

Quiz

Tara is highly revered in both Hinduism and which other major religion?

diego Bhairavi and the fire of purification

Quiz

What does Bhairavi's purifying fire primarily destroy?

diego Chhinnamasta and the self-decapitating goddess

Quiz

Who drinks the blood spraying from Chhinnamasta's neck?

Quiz

Which color is most associated with the goddess Tara?

Quiz

What does Kali's garland of severed heads symbolize?

Quiz

What is the literal meaning of the name 'Kali' in Sanskrit?

Quiz

What does the goddess Kali stand on to represent consciousness over matter?