Kali , also called Kalika, is a major goddess in Hinduism, primarily associated with time, death and destruction. The origins of Kali can be traced to ancient traditions of goddess worship in the Indian subcontinent, particularly within … See more

Her most well-known appearance is on the battlefield in the sixth century text Devi Mahatmyam. The deity of the first chapter of Devi Mahatmyam is Mahakali, who appears from the … See more

Interpretations of the symbolic meanings of Kali's appearance vary depending on Tantric or devotional approach, and on whether one views … See more

The term Kali is derived from Kala, which is mentioned quite differently in Sanskrit. The homonym kālá (time) is distinct from kāla (black), but … See more

Although the word Kālī appears as early as the Atharva Veda, the first use of it as a proper name is in the Kathaka Grhya Sutra (19.7). Kali originated as a tantric and non-Vedic … See more

The goddess has two depictions: the popular four-armed form and the ten-armed Mahakali avatar. In both, she is described as being … See more

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Kali could be considered a general concept, like Durga, and is primarily worshipped in the Kali Kula sect of worship. The closest … See more