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Devi · Shakti
काली
Goddess Kali
The Dark Mother · Lady of Time
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Mantra
ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः
Salutations to Kali, beyond time.
Story & significance
Kali leapt from Durga's brow to slay Raktabija, whose every drop of blood spawned a new demon. Her fierce form destroys ego and ignorance, and devotees like Ramakrishna knew her as the tender Mother.
- Consort
- Shiva
SwordGarlandLolling tongue
Sacred temples
- Dakshineswar, Kolkata
- Kalighat, Kolkata
- Kalka Ji, Delhi