Sixth of the ten Mahavidyas. 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.
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: left and right into the mouths of her two attendants, middle into her own mouth. Naked, adorned with serpent jewelry. Fierce yet serene expression.