Bhadrakali
Bhadrakali (IAST: Bhadrakālī; lit. 'auspicious Kali') is a Hindu goddess. She is considered to be the auspicious and fortunate form of Adi Shakti who protects the good, known as bhadra.
| Bhadrakali | |
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Warrior avatar of Adishakti Goddess of Power, Protection, Auspiciousness. | |
A 17th-century wooden idol of Bhadra Kali from Kerala | |
| Other names | Rudra Kali |
| Sanskrit transliteration | भद्रकाली |
| Affiliation | Adi Shakti |
| Abode | Kailasha, Manidvipa |
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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 |
| 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.
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