kali

Meanings

• proper noun

  Kali (कालि) is a goddess in the Hindu religion, primarily worshipped as the goddess of time, change, and destruction. She is the consort of Lord Shiva.

  - "Goddess Kali is the embodiment of power and destruction."
  - "The temple of Goddess Kali in Kolkata is a popular tourist attraction."

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Synonyms

arnis , eskrima

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Variants

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Kali , Kalis

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Etymology

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Kali is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kālī' which means 'black' or 'time'.

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Trivia

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1. Kali is also known as 'Mahakali' or 'Adi Parashakti'.

2. The Goddess Kali festival is celebrated in October every year in India.

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1. Shiva: Kali is the consort of Lord Shiva and is often depicted with him.

2. Durga: Kali is sometimes considered to be an aspect of Goddess Durga.

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Culture

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Kali is an important deity in Hinduism and is often depicted with multiple arms, holding weapons such as a trishula, a cleaver, and a bowl filled with human heads. She is also known as Shyamala or Shyamari (dark one). In Hindu mythology, Kali is believed to have been created to destroy a demon named Ravana or Mahishasura.

How to Memorize "kali"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize Kali, imagine a powerful goddess with multiple arms, holding weapons and wearing a necklace made of human heads.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Kali with the color black and the concept of time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'KALI' to remember the meanings of the five elements in Ayurveda: Kapha, Air, Lion, Vata, and Ether.

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