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Kali (Assam)

काली
Also known as: Kālī, Assam Kali, Kamakhya Complex

About

The form of Kali worshipped within the Kamakhya Temple complex in Assam. Associated with the fierce aspect of the goddess and Tantric traditions. Represents the destructive, transformative power of time and the ultimate reality.

Attributes

Fierce KaliAssamKamakhya complexTantric

Symbols

Skull malaSwordTrishulaTongue out
Consort
Shiva (as corpse)

Associated Mantras

Om Krim Kālikāyai Namaḥ
Kali Stotram

Festivals

Kali PujaNavaratriAmbubachi

Scriptures

Kālī PurāṇaKamakhya Tantra

Regions Worshipped

AssamNortheast India

Iconography

Dark complexion, standing on Shiva. Four arms with weapons. Garland of skulls. Fierce, liberating expression.