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Mahakali

महाकाली
Also known as: Mahākālī, Great Kali, Time as Destroyer

About

The great form of Kali, representing time as the devourer of all. The consort of Mahakala. The most powerful and fierce aspect of the goddess. Represents the ultimate reality that both creates and destroys, the power of time that consumes all existence.

Attributes

TimeDestructionFierceLiberationTransformation

Symbols

Skull malaSwordTrishulaTongue outDark complexion
Consort
Mahakala

Associated Mantras

Om Mahākālyai Namaḥ
Kali Stotram
Mahakali Kavacham

Festivals

Kali PujaDiwali

Scriptures

Kali PuranaDevi Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

West BengalPan-India (tantric traditions)

Iconography

Dark complexion, standing on Shiva. Four or ten arms holding sword, skull bowl, trishula. Garland of skulls. Fierce, liberating expression.