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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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]
In Vaishnavism, Bhadrakali is among the many epithets of Yogamaya, the internal potency of illusion of the preserver deity, Vishnu.[4]