Bhadrakali
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This article is about the consort of Virabhadra. For the form of Parvati, see Kali. For the goddess of time and death, see Mahakali.
For other uses, see Bhadrakali (disambiguation).
Bhadrakali (IAST: Bhadrakālī; lit. 'auspicious Kali'[2]) is a Hindu goddess. She is considered to be the auspicious and fortunate form of Adi Shakti who protects the good, known as bhadra.[3]
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Bhadrakali | |
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Warrior avatar of Adishakti Goddess of Power, Protection, Auspiciousness. | |
Other names | Rudra Kali |
Sanskrit transliteration | भद्रकाली |
Affiliation | Adi Shakti |
Abode | Kailasha, Manidvipa |
Mantra |
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Weapon | Trident, Sword, arrow, Discus, Conch, Spear, staff, thunderbolt, two varieties of Shields, Bow, Noose, Goad, Bell, Axe and Club. |
Battles | Daksha yajna |
Day | Tuesday [1] |
Mount | Lion,Vetali |
Texts | Shiva Purana,Kalika Purana |
Festivals | Bharani, Padayani, Kuthiyottam,Thookam |
Consort | Shiva,Virabhadra |
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In Vaishnavism, Bhadrakali is among the many epithets of Yogamaya, the internal potency of illusion of the preserver deity, Vishnu.[4]