Kali is a Hindu Goddess

[Jara sang]

Kali is a destructive and creative aspect of God as the Divine Mother in Hinduism. Kali is the fierce aspect of Devi, God's energy, i.e., Shakti or God as the Divine Mother, who is fundamental to all other Hindu deities.

Kali is considered to be the destroyer of evil spirits and the preserver of devotees.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali

[Swede]

1. They named Calcutta after her.

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[Jara sang]

2. I din't know that.

You learn something new everyday. Thanks :hi:

[blondeatlast]

3. Kali guards our door.

She's looking out of our doorlites as we speak.

Hubby is a "recovering" Hindu, born and raised in New Delhi.

So far, she's been pretty effective!

[solinvictus]

4. All Begetter and All Devourer...

I guess that can sum it up.

[ismnotwasm]

5. Kali rocks

I'm agnostic, but when I need to call up a deity that's the one I think of. Did a lot of reading on her actually. Destructive, yes, but also a mother/nurturer goddess. Best thing about her is she sees through lies and laughs at fears. And she's got a rockin' Yantra