Some hymns narrate that Chhinnamasta likes blood and thus is offered blood sacrifices at some shrines. The "Shaktisamgama Tantra" says that only brave souls ("viras") should follow Vamamarga worship to the goddess. The "Shakta Pramoda" warns that improper worship brings severe consequences, with Chhinnamasta beheading the person and drinking his blood. Further, it explains the worship rituals to be followed by householders and those to be followed by renouncers. The "Todala Tantra" mentions that, as part of Chhinnamasta's worship, Shiva or his fierce form, Bhairava, be worshipped as Kabandha ("headless trunk") as the goddess's consort. The worship of Kabandha, to the right of Chhinnamasta, is said to grant siddhis.