The self-decapitated goddess who holds her own severed head. Represents self-sacrifice, sexual energy, and the transcendence of ego. Blood spurts from her neck into the mouths of her two attendants. Symbolizes the cycle of life, death, and self-renewal. One of the ten Mahavidyas.
Standing on a copulating couple (Rati and Kama) or on a lotus. Holds her own severed head in one hand, scissors or sword in the other. Three jets of blood. Naked, adorned with serpent jewelry.