Devi Chinnamasta Ki Kahani: Why does Chinnamasta Mata keep her own severed head in her hands? Know that unique secret

Chhinnamasta Jayanti 2026

Chinnamasta Jayanti 2026: Ten Mahavidyas have a special place in Hindu religion and Tantra Shastra, among which Mata Chhinnamasta is considered to be the most fierce and influential. As astonishing is the form of Mother, the story behind her is equally full of sacrifice and compassion. The birth anniversary of Mother Chhinnamasta is celebrated with devotion across the country on the Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. Mata Chhinnamasta is considered to be the fierce incarnation of Maa Parvati. Chhinnamasta is the sixth among the ten Mahavidya Devis. Let us know why the Devi herself satisfied the hunger of her friends by cutting off her head and what is the auspicious time of her birth anniversary this year.

When is Chhinnamasta Jayanti?

According to the Panchang, this year this auspicious date will start from 7:51 pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 and will continue till 09:12 pm on Thursday, April 30, 2026. According to Udaya Tithi, Chhinnamasta Jayanti will be celebrated on 30 April 2026, Thursday.

After all, why did the goddess cut off her head?

According to mythology, once Goddess Parvati went to take bath in the Mandakini river with her friends (Jaya and Vijaya). After bathing, her friends started feeling hungry and their complexion turned dark. He asked for food from the goddess. Devi asked to wait for some time, but when her hunger became unbearable, then out of compassion and to satisfy her friends, Devi herself cut off her head. Three streams of blood came out from his neck, two streams satisfied the hunger of his friends Jaya and Vijaya. The third stream was received by the severed head of the goddess herself. Because of this self-sacrifice and compassion, he is called Chhinnamasta, whose head is cut off.

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Benefits of worshiping Mata Chhinnamasta

The worship of Mata Chhinnamasta is considered very powerful and effective. Special worship is done from the day of Vaishakh Shukla Chaturdashi. According to belief, worship done as per rituals provides many miraculous benefits in life. By worshiping them, the fear inside the person gets eliminated and one gets protected from external negative forces. This sadhana is very useful for those who feel mentally weak or fearful. The form of Mata Chhinnamasta is a symbol of sacrifice and self-control. By worshiping him, a person can control his inner anger, greed and desires. His worship removes mental imbalance and brings balance, peace and stability in life.

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