Hindu Feminist Deity Kali Womanpower Symbol Of Religion Faith

Kali can be described to be a Hindu feminist deity. The Hindu Goddess Kali is an incarnation of fear, death and destruction. The Karpuradi stotra describes Kali as the ultimate mistress of the world. The Bengalis worship Kali as mother Goddess. The Kali represents the ultimate divine power. The Goddess is the conqueror of death. The Hindus believe that through worship of Kali death can be conquered, and union with the divine power could be achieved.


Hindu feminist deity Kali has the power to bring in prosperity as well as destruction. It is believed that a true devotee of Kali can master all the uncontrollable factors of the universe. By worshipping Kali and pleasing the deity a human can become invincible. Kali has along history in Hinduism. According to the Dasa Mahavidyas Kali is the principle Goddess. The modern images represent her as fierce and dark. According to the Hindu mythology, Kali is related with many Devis such as Bhadrakali, Kamakhya, Meenakshi, Sati, Chinnamasta, parvati, Uma, Rudrani, Durga, Tara, Himavanti and many other forms. All these forms are worshipped with deep respect as incarnations of Kali.
The evidence of Devi Kali first became evident in the Puranas. Hindu feminist deity Kali is seen as the destructor of all evil forces. The mystical, power associated with Kali is unfathomable. It is believed that Kali emerged from the brow of Devi Durga. The Hindus consider that the rage of Kali can destroy the entire universe into ashes. The three worlds- the heaven, the hell and the earth are under the supreme control of Goddess Kali. All the evil forces are trapped under her feet.

The figure known as the Raatri or the night is the combined form of Durga and Kali. This surprising evidence is found in the Rig Vedas. The color black represents Hindu feminist Kali. She has fierce looks and uncombed hair. A garland of skulls representing death features on her neck. The dancing style of Kali in the battlefield has been able to arouse fear in the hearts of many. Kali is the violent Goddess and opposite to any form of calmness.

The consort of Hindu feminist Kali, Lord Shiva is equally violent and short tempered. His body is covered with ashes from the cremation ground. In many Hindu figures and images, Lord Shiva is found below the feet of Kali. The Goddess plays a significant role in the Tantra sadhana or the study and the yoga that involves both Parvati and Kali. Parvati is perceived as the learner and beneficiary of Lord Shiva’s wisdom. However, it is Kali who emerged as the dominant between the two. Kali is the beginning, end, destructor, protector and the creator of this universe. People gain power, courage, strength and fearlessness by worshipping Kali. Kali