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Kali (Andhra)

काली
Also known as: Kālī, Andhra Kali, Village Kali

About

The folk form of Kali worshipped in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, often associated with village boundaries and protection from evil. Worshipped in separate shrines at village entrances. Represented in both fierce and motherly aspects.

Attributes

Fierce goddessVillage guardianProtectionAndhra deity

Symbols

TrishulaSwordSkullLionNeem
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Kālikāyai Namaḥ
Kali Stotram

Festivals

Kali PujaNavaratriVillage festivals

Scriptures

PuranasFolk traditions

Regions Worshipped

Andhra PradeshTelangana

Iconography

Fierce form with trishula and sword. Dark complexion, three eyes. Seated on lion. Often at village boundaries.