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Adyapith Kali

आद्यापीठ काली
Also known as: Ādyāpīṭha Kālī, Adya Shakti, Adyapith Temple

About

The presiding deity of the Adyapith Temple in West Bengal, considered one of the most powerful Shakti Pithas. The name means 'primordial seat' (Adya = primordial, pitha = seat). Represents the original, primordial power of the goddess.

Attributes

Primordial ShaktiShakti PithaBengal deityAdyapith

Symbols

Skull malaSwordTrishulaTongue out
Consort
Shiva (as corpse)

Associated Mantras

Om Krim Kālikāyai Namaḥ
Adya Stotram

Festivals

Kali PujaDiwaliNavaratri

Scriptures

Kālī PurāṇaShakti Pitha legends

Regions Worshipped

West BengalAdyapith

Iconography

Dark complexion, standing on Shiva. Four arms with weapons. Primordial, powerful expression.