chanda
चण्डDemon's name; fierce, terrible, violent
Meaning
This word can refer to Chanda, one of the two demons (Chanda and Munda) slain by the goddess Durga, often invoked as Shankari or Sundari. Alternatively, it functions as an adjective meaning fierce or terrible, describing a powerful and intense quality or action, such as the might of a warrior or deity. It conveys strength and intensity.
In the songs
ripu gaja ganda vidarana chanda
Fierce in tearing the temples of enemy elephants
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram (Aigiri Nandini) · Adi Shankaracharya
Chanda Munda Samharini Shankari Sundari Vandanai Adari
The destroyer of demons Chanda and Munda, consort of Shiva, beautiful one, accept my salutations.
Tripura Sundari · Traditional
Chanda Munda Samharini Shankari Sundari Vandanai Adari
The destroyer of demons Chanda and Munda, consort of Shiva, beautiful one, accept my salutations.
Tripura Sundari · Traditional
Chanda Munda Samharini Shankari Sundari Vandanai Adari
The destroyer of demons Chanda and Munda, consort of Shiva, beautiful one, accept my salutations.
Tripura Sundari · Traditional