A variation of the term Chandi, which refers to the Goddess's most powerful and frightening manifestation.
Chandika is one of the Navadurgas, or "nine [forms of the goddess] Durga," who are adored throughout the Navaratri festival's nine nights.
Chandika is the most powerful of these heavenly forms, since she is adored during the festival's ninth and last night.
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