Questions tagged [kali]
Kali is the ferocious form of Durga, created to slay a demon called Mahishasura. She got the name Mahishasuramardhini for this. She is black in appearance and wears a garland of skulls.
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Are there more than one origins of Ma Kali?
There are multiple stories related to the origin of Goddess Mahakali:
The Rudra Samhita 2.53 of the Shiva Mahapuran mentions that when Nandi informed Shiva about Sati's death, he became very furious. ...
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Can mantra siddhi once gained be lost due to some reasons?
A Sadhaka gains full mastery over a particular Mantra after obtaining it from a Guru and doing the japa as prescribed.
This process is often called "Mantra Sadhana" or "Mantra Puruscharana".Now the ...
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What scripture descibes the story of Goddess Kalikrishna?
According to this website, there is a place in Bengal where Goddess Kaali is worshiped as Lord Krishna and Her name is KaliKrishna. It says, once Radha was caught by Her husband when She was with Lord ...
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Complete and correct version of Siddha Kunjika Stotra
Can anyone please help with the complete and correct version of Siddha Kunjika stotra from Rudrayamala Tantra. In famous publications like Geeta press, complete version is not given. This is the ...
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What's the relation between Chhinnamasta and Kali?
What's the relation between Chhinnamasta and Kali ?
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What is the reason of this two Shivas under Kali?
In some images we see two Shivas under Goddess Kali and in some images She stand on a single Shiva.
What is the scriptural reference of the two Shivas ?
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What is the basis of this image of Goddess Kali?
The dhyana-mantra of Dakshina-Kali quoted in Tantra-saara says that She is holding Kharga in Her upper left hand, chinna-munda in lower left hand, abhaya-mudra in upper right hand and vara mudra in ...
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Is it mentioned to not keep the following idol without offerings?
I heard from several people to not keep the idle of maa kali anywhere if we are not providing any offerings. And if we keep the idol then it will harm the surroundings.
Is it true? Does it have any ...
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Any mantra/strota to increase courage and have a warrior like will?
Is there any mantra / strota which make you fearless and give warrior like courage
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Is there an explicit mention of a curse by Damayanti on Kali in the given excerpt from the Mahabharata?
Considered the following excerpt from Mahabharatha.
And Nala upon becoming acquainted with the science of dice, Kali came
out of his body, incessantly vomiting from his mouth the virulent
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Who is Devi Kali? Is she among the 64 yoginis or Devi herself? And who killed Asuras?
As per this answer, the list of the main 64 yoginis, a group of Sahacharis of the Devi, includes personalities like Bhadrakali and Kalaratri. Which indicates the Devi Kali could be separate from Devi ...
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What to do on navratri?
What are the best thing to do on navratri,
Any type of yoga,or mantra(pls don't suggest any which need initiation) or anything else
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Forms of Kalika
Is Samshana kali mentioned in Jayadrathayamala tantra? I've heard that Siddhilakshmi is flanked by Samshana kali and Raktakali. Your help will be appreciated.
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Importance/Significance Of Birth Name
Wanted to ask this question : Hey guys, does it say anywhere in shastras or puran or such that the birth name of a bhakt will have influence over their chosen Isht-Dev or path of bhakti ?
So like if a ...
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What type of Jyotish do Shaktas use?
Vaishnavas are known to follow Bhrigu and Lomasha Jyotish.
Shaivas follow Shiva Jyotish.
Smartas, and sometimes Vaishnavas with Shaivas, follow Parashara Jyotish.
And what type of Jyotish is followed ...
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Who is RakthaChamundi Devi
Would like to know about RakthaChamundi goddess.
Is this Devi different from Chamunda Devi?
Seems, there are multiple forms of Chamunda. Does this RakthaChamundi, another fiercefull avatar of ...
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Goddess Kaali as Shri Krishna
It is widely known that Lord Sri Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Yet recently I came across a story where it is said that Goddess Kaali incarnated as Lord Sri Krishna. Is this mentioned in ...
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Suitable Kali Mata Mantra for those facing tough times
I am looking for suitable Mata Kali Mantra for those facing tough times and surrounded by people who wish ill (and will do ill when the opportunity strikes) of my family and I.
Just wish to protect ...
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Kreem Beej Mantra Sadhana
What is Kreem Beej Mantra Sadhana, can it be used for the recovery of a person. I want to know everything about the mantra, the pros and cons of it, and whether I have to offer any puja to Kali? If ...
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Can anyone chant saum sanischaraya namha?
I've been listening to a spiritual master(online) he advised to chant om saum shanischaray namha on Saturday for blessin of Saturn can anyone chant this mantra??
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Benifit of chanting devi suktam individually?
In an article on hindupedia website which talks about strota chintamani it says to chant ya devi sarva bhuteshu smirti rupenaa" 108 times for 40 days to improve memory does same applies to things ...
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Favorite Fruit, Flower, Leaf For Durga Maa & Kali Maa
Googled this several times in the past and again recently. Is it always red hibiscus for flower in puja ?
Could someone tell me which is best fruit to offer for Devi Maa
Thx
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Hindu Texts Kali Wearing Sari ? Idols Question
Just wondering about this, in many Kali Puja, Shyama Puja ceremonies they have Kali murti atop MahaDev as per usual. But she is sometimes wearing full on rich brocade sari with almost bridal level ...
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How to do trataka on a deity/idol?
I want to know about doing trataka on idol/deity what's the method, what's the benifits and which deity the best to start with
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Favorite Color of Devi (Kali/Durga/Mansa)
Perusing topics on here and came across this thread discussing favorite color of Narayan for Vishnu-bhakt :
Favourite colour of Vishnu
Ideal to know for choosing which flowers for arpit and such, ...
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Question regarding Churels
Churels are often associated with spirits on The peepal tree
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churel
My questions
Who are churels, are they Dayans
Are there any mention about these evil entities in the ...
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Mata Ka Jagrata Tradition (Mata Ki Chowki)
Is there some religious history or scriptural mention re all-night prayer of Devi w/ Mata Ka Jagrata ? Like how and where the tradition of it started ? I was reading that Kali Puja was started by King ...
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Shakambhari Navrathri
I had thought there were four Navrathri every year, the two gupt ones then the two well-known ones in spring/fall. These are the ones I was observing as starting down devi-bhakti path.
However now ...
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Where is Adya-Kali mentioned?
In addition to the Mahanirvana Tantra and Taradipika Tantra, what other tantric texts talk about the so-called Adya-Kali?
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Amavasya Kali Puja
Another question from beginner level here, if anyone might have info :
Ok, so I knew some people a while back who kept Kali puja & vrat every Amavasya. So like twelve-thirteen times a year, I ...
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Was Goddess kali mentioned in the Vedas
Goddess kali is one of the most important Goddesses in Hinduism. She is mentioned a lot in Purans, but is she mentioned in the Vedas also?
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Can we have pic of Kaali mata in our home?
Recently i got love/faith in Adi Shakti specially in form of Kaali Maa i want to pooja and place pic of kaali maa in home but i am scared form nature of Kaali maa is Prachand my parents are also ...
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Why is Lord Hanuman Ji shown as carrying a flag in front of Goddess Durga?
There is a popular story (shown in this video), according to which Lord Hanuman gained the favor of Goddess Kali by coming for her rescue. Lord Hanuman Ji also became known popularly as LANGAR VEER ...
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Is Krishna-Kali (a combined form of Krishna and Kali, worshipped in West Bengal) male or female?
It is NOT like Ardhanarishvara, which shows the left-side being Shiva, and the right being Parvati. Instead, Krishna-Kali is just one form, resembling both Kali and Krishna, without any indication of ...
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Does Kali Purusha get Moksha in the end?
I know that Time is cyclical in Hindu mythology. So, does Kali-Purusha (कलि-पुरुष) (the personification of the demon after whom Kali Yuga is named) get Moksha after the end of Kaliyuga? And if so, who ...
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Can someone tell me the chapter and verse of mund mala tantra where dashavatar is said to be incarnated from dasa mahavidya
There was a post that in mundamala tantra and todal tantra there is mention of 10 mahavidya as dashaavatar. The verses of todal tantra is already given But I need verses of mundmala tantra, chapter ...
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What is the name of the form of dakhisna kali that is seen in the copulating position
We often come across this form of dakṣiṇa kālī:-
The one below her is kālabhairava, and both kālabhairava and kālī is on top of Shiva. It is said that this is the "highest form" of dakṣiṇa kālī, but ...
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A question on Kali-Puja
According to Tantra-Vachana, Kali-Puja should never be done by the priests. If someone gets it done by a priest, the Mother becomes angry and ruins that person:
purohitam samAniya yadi pujAdi ...
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What is the form of Srikalika?
According to the chapter three of the Todalatantra, the eight forms of Devi Kalika are 1. Dakshinakali, 2. Siddhakali, 3.Guhyakali, 4.Srikali, 5.Bhadrakali, 6.Chamundakali, 7. Smashankali and 8....
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What is the favorite oblation to matha kaalratri?
I need to know which oblation maatha Kalratri likes much.
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What is the story of Kalighat Temple in Kolkata,West Bengal?
In Kolkata which is the capital of West Bengal,there is a big temple named ''Kalighat'' which is a temple of Goddess Kali and in this temple there is also a Shakti Peetha. What is the story of this ...
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Which scripture should I read to know more about Mother Kali?
I am fascinated by 10 Mahavidya forms of omnipotent mother Jagad-Amba and out of 10, I am captivated, enchanted, and bewitched by the form of Mother Kali. Is there any Granth which explicitly talks ...
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Who is maa Kamakhya?
Maa Kamakhya is a very popular deity and is considered to be the deity of one of the Shakti peethas. What is so significant about this deity and how is she different from maa Kali and other mahavidyas?...
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Chausath Yogini Sadhana : 64 Yogini
Could someone refer me to which Hindu texts explain the details of how to perform Chausath Yogini Sadhana ?
There is a lot for this on social media sites, but not sure where they’re getting their info ...
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Is there any mention about kali purush in Bhavishya malika?
As kaliyug is of kali purush and kalki avatar is also for the end of kali purush and kaliyug so in bhavishya malika many predictions are there , i read the small version of bhavishya malika and i didn'...
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Worship of multiple Devis/avatars?
Please understand from the outset that I am a Westerner who is very new to the idea of bringing Hindu precepts into my life formally, so anything foolish or ignorant I say should be taken with that in ...
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How to increase my concentration for Japa?
Recently, I'm not getting interest to do japa. While I somehow doing the japa internally (Rama nama), I used to get Maa Kalika sometimes in meditation too. Now, I'm not getting interest to do any japa ...
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How to meet lord Ram in real-life?
I'm a Ram Bhakta. I was told to chant Hanuman Chalisa when I was 16 years old by a relative. I was an eccentric person with a lot of temper and bad mood swings. After starting Hanuman Chalisa chant ...
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How were Chanda and Munda born?
Chanda and Munda were asuras who were killed by Kali. This is alluded to in many hymns and prayers to Devi, such as in the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram and the Lalita Sahasranamam.
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Looking for english version of the kalika puran.?
Looking to read the kalika puran. What is the best unabridged/critical English translation to get into.?
Links or author name will be greatly appreciated.
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