Kshetra and Yogini shrines

Mahamunda Devi

Bageshwari precinct, Jaitpura · J 6/33

History & traditions

The survey lists this Chandi form at Vageshwari in Jaitpura. Ask for the particular image while visiting the Skandamata precinct.

Deity & sacred image

Deity or sacred figure
Mahamunda Devi, a form of the Goddess in Kashi’s Shakti tradition
Idol or shrine image
The sources identify the deity. The image’s appearance and material are unconfirmed.

PILGRIMAGE CONTEXT

Kshetra and Yogini shrines

Kshetra means a sacred area. The Kashi Khanda describes its protection through groups of Shaktis distributed across the city. Singh’s inventory records local identifications using landmarks such as wells, host temples and walls. The survey address helps distinguish the particular image from the main deity of the precinct.

Sources