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Devi Mahatmya
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The Devi Mahatmya or Devi Mahatmyam is a Hindu philosophical text describing the Goddess, known as Adi Parashakti or Durga, as the supreme divine ultimate reality and creator of the universe. It is pa
A 17th-century Devimahatmya manuscript written in Newar script from Nepal
A 17th-century Devimahatmya manuscript written in Newar script from Nepal
The oldest surviving manuscript of the Devi Māhātmyam, on palm-leaf, in an early Bhujimol or Newari script, Nepal, 11th century
The oldest surviving manuscript of the Devi Māhātmyam, on palm-leaf, in an early Bhujimol or Newari script, Nepal, 11th century
Durga temple depicting scenes from Devi Mahatmyam, in Aihole temple, is part of a UNESCO world heritage site candidate.
Durga temple depicting scenes from Devi Mahatmyam, in Aihole temple, is part of a UNESCO world heritage site candidate.
Vishnu vanquishes Madhu-Kaitabha, with Devi in the background.
Vishnu vanquishes Madhu-Kaitabha, with Devi in the background.
Kali
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Kali, also called Kalika, is a major goddess in Hinduism, primarily associated with time, death, and destruction. Kali is also connected with transcendental knowledge and is the first of the ten Mahav
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…and a tale known almost universally in India. Among the important goddess forms the Devi Mahatmyam introduced into the Sanskritic mainstream are Kali and the Sapta-Matrika ("Seven Mothers"). The first episode (chapter 1) of the Devi Mahatmyam depicts Devi in her form as Maha-Maya. Here, Devi is central…
Kali by Raja Ravi Varma
Kali by Raja Ravi Varma
A Tamil depiction of Kali, 12th century, National Museum of India
A Tamil depiction of Kali, 12th century, National Museum of India
Mahakali, goddess of time and death, depicted with a black complexion with ten heads, arms and legs.
Mahakali, goddess of time and death, depicted with a black complexion with ten heads, arms and legs.
In Bengal and Odisha, Kali's extended tongue is widely seen as expressing embarrassment over the realization that her foot is on her husband's chest.
In Bengal and Odisha, Kali's extended tongue is widely seen as expressing embarrassment over the realization that her foot is on her husband's chest. Above: idol of Kali at the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple.