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Goddess Kali<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Goddess Kali<\/a> is an important female deity of Hinduism. She is also known as Kalika and possesses destructive powers and so is also known as “Dark Mother.” The name Kali originates from the Sanskrit word “Kala,” meaning time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Goddess Kali symbolizes Time, Change, Power, Creation, Preservation, and Destruction. The word “Kali” also means “the black one.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The story of Goddess Kali<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Once upon a time, there were two demons, Shumbh and Nishumbh, creating a lot of troubles for the Devas and humans. They were ruthless and caused danger to dharma. So the asuras, after capturing heaven and earth, proceeded to the Himalayas to capture Goddess Parvati.<\/span><\/p>\n

A fierce battle ensued between the demons and devas, and the side of devas was defeated. Goddess Parvati took the form of Kali and went to the battlefield to teach the asuras a lesson. The demons were killed, but Kali’s rage did not come down, and she lost control over her and started killing the devas and humans. To save innocent people from her onslaught, Lord Shiva placed himself in front of the Goddess. As soon as Kali stepped on Lord Shiva’s chest, her tongue came out as she realized her mistake and transformed to her calm, sublime form again.<\/span><\/p>\n

To commemorate this event, Goddess Kali is depicted keeping her foot on God Shiva.<\/span><\/p>\n

The appearance of Kali<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kali is depicted in two forms: Kali, the four-armed, and the ten-armed Mahakali forms. The Puranas describe her as featuring a dark complexion, but in popular Indian Art, she features blue color. Kali’s eyes are red and are in absolute rage, and her hair is messy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two small fangs protrude out of her mouth, and her tongue is lolling. Kali wears a skirt made of human arms and a garland of human heads, and she is also shown wearing tiger skin. She is also accompanied by serpents and a jackal while standing on the calm and prostrate Shiva.<\/span><\/p>\n

In her Mahakali form, Goddess Kali<\/a> is seen with ten faces, ten feet, twenty arms, and three eyes for each head. She is decked up with ornaments and carries several weapons in her hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to worship Kali<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Worshipping Kali during Navaratri is considered very auspicious. In West Bengal, Tripura and Assam, the Navaratri festival is known as Durga Pooja and is celebrated grandly. During Diwali, she is also worshiped; the day is observed as Kali Puja, Shyama Puja, or Tantric Kali. It falls on Diwali days of the Kartik month (October\/November) as per the Hindu Panchaang.<\/span><\/p>\n

Worshipping Kali helps you attain liberation and protects you from evil forces. Therefore, you can offer worship to Goddess Kali but ensure that you have good intentions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following auspicious days to perform Kali Puja:<\/span><\/p>\n