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Kali (Bengal Rural)

काली
Also known as: Kālī, Bengal Kali, Rural Kali, Village Kali

About

The rural form of Kali worshipped in Bengal villages, often simpler than the urban tantric form. Associated with protection from diseases, evil spirits, and misfortunes. Worshipped with simple offerings and annual festivals. Often represented by stone idols under trees.

Attributes

Rural KaliVillage goddessProtectionDisease protectionBengal deity

Symbols

Stone idolNeemTrishulaLampRed cloth
Consort
Shiva

Associated Mantras

Om Kālikāyai Namaḥ
Kali Stotram

Festivals

Kali PujaDiwali (Bengal)Annual village festivals

Scriptures

Folk traditionsDevi Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

West BengalBangladeshAssam

Iconography

Often represented by stone idol under a tree. Anthropomorphic form: fierce, dark complexion, holding trishula. Simpler than urban Kali iconography.