Kali (/ ˈ k ɑː l iː /; Sanskrit: काली, IAST: Kālī), also called Kalika, is a major goddess in Hinduism, primarily associated with time, death and destruction.

Goddess Kali, also called Kali mata or Mother Kali, is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati or Durga that originated to kill the demons Rakthabija and to aid the battle with demons Mahishasura, Chanda, and Munda.

Jun 21, 2013 · Kali is the Hindu goddess of death, time, and doomsday. She is often associated with sexuality and violence but is also considered a strong mother figure and symbol of motherly love. Kali embodies shakti...

Jan 16, 2019 · Kali is the fearful and ferocious form of the mother goddess. She assumed the form of a powerful goddess and became popular with the composition of the Devi Mahatmya, a text of the 5th - 6th century AD.

Feb 11, 2025 · Kali, in Hinduism, goddess of time, doomsday, and death, or the black goddess (the feminine form of Sanskrit kala, “time-doomsday-death” or “black”).

Kalika Purana is an important Hindu religious text which describes the worship of Goddess Kalika (Maa Kali), tantric methods and Shakti sadhana in particular. Like Markandeya Purana, the greatness of the goddess has been discussed in detail in this.

Dec 29, 2016 · Kali is a Hindu goddess. She is sometimes considered to be a strong mother-like figure and some say she symbolizes motherly-love. But she is more commonly known as the goddess of death and time. She is often associated with violence and sexuality.

The Story of Goddess Kali: When Goddess Durga killed Mahishasura, Asuras fled to Patala Loka. Then, the demon Shumbha became the king and swore vengeance against the gods. Soon Shumbha and Nishumbha defeated the gods and drove them out of heaven. The scared gods went to Mount Himavat and prayed to Goddess Durga for help.

The Kalika Purana delves into the profound philosophical teachings associated with Goddess Kali. It explores the concept of Shakti (divine feminine power), the relationship between Kali and other deities, the nature of duality and non-duality, and the path to spiritual liberation.

Kali is the first of the Das Mahavidya and the fiercest aspect of Goddess Durga. Kali is considered as the Goddess of time and change. She presides over the time before the creation of the universe.