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The
Mahishasuramardini thus enthroned herself is called by a different
name - Chamundeswari. It has another exhilarating episode connected
with it. Varahapurana narrates that there were born once from Sri
Krishna's left eye in Goloka eight Bhairavas - Ruruvu, Samhara, Kalu,
Asitu, Krodhu, Bheeshana, Mahabhairava and Khatvanyu. They caused
suffering to mankind in several ways. Pitying the victims, Mother
Trikala - a form of Eswar sakthi killed Ruruvu, the worst of the lot
by pealing his skin and slitting mundu-torse with utmost ease. She was then named Chamundi. So the
Devi who slit the head of Mahishasura was reverentially called
Chamundeswari. What-so-ever be
the name, it was Saktiswarupini who killed Mahishasura. That
Mahishasurapura underwent countless changes in shape, size,
splendour during the yugas followed, but the hill enshrining
Chamundeswari is remaining unchanged, rather it is glorified with
sculptural and architectural embellishments by the worshippers, who
were immensely benefited by her munificent boons as rewards for
their devotion.
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