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Dakshineswar Kali

दक्षिणेश्वर काली
Also known as: Dakṣiṇeśvara Kālī, Bhavatarini, Ramakrishna's Mother

About

The presiding deity of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in West Bengal, associated with Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. The name Bhavatarini means 'She who liberates her devotees from the ocean of existence.' Represents the compassionate, liberating aspect of Kali.

Attributes

Compassionate KaliBhavatariniDakshineswarRamakrishna

Symbols

Skull malaSwordTrishulaTongue out
Consort
Shiva (as corpse)

Associated Mantras

Om Krim Kālikāyai Namaḥ
Bhavatarini Stotram

Festivals

Kali PujaDiwaliRamakrishna's birthday

Scriptures

Kālī PurāṇaRamakrishna Kathamrita

Regions Worshipped

DakshineswarWest BengalWorldwide

Iconography

Dark complexion, standing on Shiva. Four arms with weapons. Silver tongue. Compassionate yet fierce expression.