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Kalighat Kali

कालीघाट काली
Also known as: Kālīghāṭa Kālī, Kalighat Devi, Kolkata Deity

About

The presiding deity of the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is believed that the toes of Sati's right foot fell here. One of the most important Kali temples in India, from which the city of Kolkata derives its name.

Attributes

Shakti PithaKolkataKaliToes of Sati

Symbols

Skull malaSwordTrishulaTongue out
Consort
Shiva (as corpse)

Associated Mantras

Om Krim Kālikāyai Namaḥ
Kalighat Stotram

Festivals

Kali PujaDiwaliNavaratri

Scriptures

Kālī PurāṇaShakti Pitha legends

Regions Worshipped

KolkataWest BengalPan-India

Iconography

Dark complexion, standing on Shiva. Four arms with weapons. Silver tongue. Fierce, powerful expression.