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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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What's the relation between Chhinnamasta and Kali?
What's the relation between Chhinnamasta and Kali ?
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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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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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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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Do you need diksha to offer to kali?
I heard you do and that you must only offer purified food?
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Why are buffaloes sacrificed during Maa Kali's Puja?
First of all, this isn't meant to hurt anyone's sentiment.
In which scripture, is the ritual mentioned?
Secondly, is it allowed to take the meat in the form of prasad? Why or why not? [1]
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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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Importance of Kleem bija mantra in Kali Kula and Vaishnava Sect
Any acharyas here, please elaborate the Importance of Kleem bija mantra in Kali Kula and Vaishnava Sect.
There are many Gopala mantras with "Kleem" beeja involved.
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About Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Kaali Maa
Did anywhere history record that, Kaali maa appeared in front of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa?
Whats the significance of the picture,image we see in net, where Kaali Maa appeared before Paramahamsa.
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The correct Kali Gayatri mantra
Does anyone know the difference between these 3 Kali Gayatri mantras?
The First one:
om pishachadwajayai vidmahay
shoolahasthaya dhimahi
tanno kali prachodayat
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oṃ mahākālyai ca vidmahe ...
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Why is Goddess Kali's depiction so scary? Do we get less scared of her image as we shed our ego?
I was wondering why Goddess Kali's image is so scary. She is said to be a mother that is compassionate and loving to her children.
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Kali beeja mantra
I am confused about the pronunciation of kali beeja mantra. while some articles say the pronunciation is "kreem" but the spelling clearly shows the it should be "kring", also some tantrik say that it ...
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kali and Tripura sundari as both adya shakti in different times?
are there any sri vidya gurus that consider both kali and tripura sundari as adya shakti?why do enlightened masters of different lineages consider one above the other?if they are both enlightened and ...
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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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Relation between Chamunda and Kali
Would like to know relation between Chamunda and Kali
In one of my previous posts, @Rickross mentioned Kali having /holding kapala whereas Chamunda doesn't hold Kapala.
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who is Goddess TArA
Who is Goddess TArA.
Though I heard about HER as one of the Dasa mahavidyas, whats the significance of HER moolamantra and dhyana and upasana as far as our materialistic life is concerned.
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Chamunda mantra chanting benefits
What are the benefits of chanting the Chamunda mantra
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whether this can be used as a protector mantra from evil effects or give response to those who do bad things?
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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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What is the difference between Dakshina Kali and Guhya Kali?
What is the difference between Dakshina Kali and Guhya Kali as per the Tantric Scriptures? Did Goddess Kali assume the Guhya Kali form to slay any demon?
One image of Guhya-Kali from one famous ...
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Why is Goddess Kali depicted as standing on Shiva with her tongue out? [duplicate]
There is a popular saying that while she was roaming, her feet fell on her husband and her tongue came out in embarassment. However, multiple sources claim that as 'not true'. What is the correct ...
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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:
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Why is the idol of a lizard kept in front of the Divine Mother at Dakshineswar?
As the enclosed image shows, there is an idol of a golden lizard (svarna-godhika) to the left of Mother Bhavatarini at Dakshineswar.
What is the scriptural reason of this idol of lizard?
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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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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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Is 'Kali the Mother' a full repesentation of Swamiji's views on the Mother Goddess?
Swami Vivekananda's famous and beautiful poem 'Kali the Mother' depicts a very fierce form of the Divine Mother Kali, Whom Swamiji portrays as 'Terror'. The same is true for the bengali poem 'nachuk ...
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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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How to reconcile the lakshanas of a siddha from the Vedanta and the tantras?
In the shabasadhana of the tantra, the sadhaka normally worships Mahavidyas ie devatas like Kali, Tara etc, who are Brahma according to the Tantras. After the sadhaka gets siddhi, he has to remain ...
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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 body part of goddess Sati fell on Dakshineswar Kali temple and Kalighat Kali temple?
What body part of goddess Sati fell on Dakshineswar Kali temple and Kalighat Kali temple of 20 km from each other?
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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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Why does my Hindu Temple ring its bell so loud for so long?
I stay next to a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Kali. On its rooftop, there is a gigantic bell. The bell is rang every morning at 8am, at noon time and around 6pm. Each session lasting a good 12 ...
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Is Goddess Kali ever represented in the form of a child?
We know that Goddess Parvati is worshiped in her child or Kumari form and in north India Kanya-pujan is done at the end of Navratri as a symbolic offering to the goddess. To some extent the ...
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Who is Ratri devi? Is she same or different from Devi Kaali?
Here is Ratri Suktam from Rig Veda
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1.WITH all her eyes the Goddess Night looks forth approaching many a spot:
She hath put all her glories on.
2 Immortal. she hath filled the waste, ...
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What are the original forms of Mahakali,Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati?
According to 'Pradhanic rahasya' of Durgasaptasati, goddess Adi Shakti has three incarnations - Mahalakshmi, Mahakali, MahaSaraswati,but they are described to have four arms each which is a ...
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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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Is meat offered to Goddess Kali only for restricting the sense gratification of meat-eaters as Srila Prabhupada claims?
The following are quotes of Srila Prabhupada regarding Vedic animal sacrifices:
Lecture on BG 7.16 -- Bombay, April 7, 1971:
Prabhupāda: There are tāmasika-purāṇas where it is recommended that ...
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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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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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What is the relation between Dash Mahavidyas and Dashavatar?
Various Tantrik texts like Mundamala Tantra and Todal Tantra mention the Dash Mahavidyas in respect to the Dashavatar. For example in Todal Tantra CHapter 10 we find the following declaration:
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In which scriptures can we find the original stories of the Mahavidyas?
The Dash Mahavidyas are an enigmatic group of goddesses worshiped majorly in the Tantrik disciplines but except Kali, the origins of most are unclear. In which scriptures can we find more about the ...
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Why householders are advised not to worship fierce forms of Kali?
Why are householders advised not to venerate fierce forms of Kali? I was told by those who follow the shakti tradition that householders should not honor the angry forms of Kali. Why is this?
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How did Lord Shiva create Veerbhadra and Mahakali
How and why did Shiva create Veerbhadra and MahaKali. Who were the nine Durgas accompanying MahaKali?
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Do any Hindu scriptures condemn magick? Is the practice of magick by Wiccans using Hindu deities legitimate?
Witchcraft has been one of the most controversial issues in the West. Abrahamic religions such as Judaism, Christianity & Islam consider it a sin against God but what does Hinduism say about it? ...
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Exact relation between lord shiva and goddess Kali?
I know lord shiva had two wives(actually one). One is Sati and then Parvati(incarnation of Sati). Now in hinduism lots of places we find that Kali is also a wife of lord shiva. However I don't find ...
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Why Divine Mother's (Kali) tongue is out of mouth?
Why always it is seen Maa Kali's tongue out side from mouth ?
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How to do Prana Prathishta of Maa Kali Idol?
I am preparing to do the Prana Pratishtha of maa kali idol. Please help me to Prana Pratishtha of Maa Kali Idol.
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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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A question about blood sacrificial acts in Hinduism
I am a Hindu who is a devotee Sain Sacho Satram Das (my Satguru) whose faith is fairly strong but has a fair amount of questions about Hinduism. I believe that I will get answers to all of them on ...
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Is the ritual of killing an animal as offering to Maa Kali correct?
I personally believe that a mother would never ask someone to kill her own children; moreover she would ask to kill the wrong and the negative things within each individual.
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