Copper Yantra (Shree Durga Yantra)

Copper Shree Durga  Yantra is an aspect of Devi, the supreme mother goddess. The name is a combination of Chanda and Munda, two demons which Devi killed. She is also known as Chamundi and Chamundeshwari. She is closely associated with goddess Kali, another fierce aspect of Shakti. Devi Bhagavatham identifies Chamunda with Kali. Chamunda is one of the Saptamatrikas associated with Goddess Shakti along with Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Varahi and Indrani. In Hindu scripture Devi Mahatmya, maa Chamunda emerged as Chandika Jayasundara from an eyebrow of goddess Kaushiki, a goddess created from “sheath” of Durga and was assigned the task of eliminating the demons Chanda and Munda, generals of demon kings Shumbha-Nishumbha. She fought a fierce battle with the demons, ultimately killing them. Goddess Chandika Jayasundara took the slain heads of the two demons to goddess Kaushiki, who became immensely pleased. Kaushiki blessed Chandika Jayasundara and bestowed upon her the title of “Chamunda”, to commemorate the latter’s victory over the demons. Yantras are usually made out of copper.