Summary
A term for those outside the varna system in traditional Hindu society — historically 'untouchable' castes. Matangi's manifestation as a Chandala signifies her transgression of social purity boundaries.
Episodes (3)
When Raja Matangi Wakes: A Prophecy in Sound
Episode 0 presents an experimental devotional audio piece addressed to Raja Matangi, the Hindu goddess of speech, music, and transgressive power, consisting entirely of poetic incantation performed by the host.
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A deep exploration of Matangi, the Ninth Mahavidya, examining how this tantric goddess inverts Hindu purity codes by demanding the ritually impure as offerings, and how her transgressive theology became a framework of resistance for marginalized communities in colonial Bengal.
Matangi's Origin: A Goddess Born from Leftovers
The host narrates the Tantric origin story of the Hindu goddess Matangi, who emerges from feast leftovers as a Chandala woman dwelling in wild forests, exploring her iconography and symbolism around marginalized knowledge.
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