Elisabeth A. Benard, the author of Chinnamastā: The Aweful Buddhist and Hindu Tantric Goddess, says that whatever her origins may be, it is clear that Chhinnamasta/Chinnamunda was known in the 9th century and worshipped by Mahasiddhas.
Elisabeth  A. Benard, pengarang Chinnamastā: The Aweful Buddhist and Hindu Tantric Goddess, berkata bahwa mengenai asal mjasalnya, jelas bahwa Chhinnamasta/Chinnamunda dikenal pada abad ke-9 dan disembah oleh Mahasiddha.