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Bhadrakali (IAST: Bhadrakālī; lit. ' auspicious Kali ' [2]) is an important Hindu goddess, a form of Kali. She is considered to be the auspicious and fortunate form of Adi Shakti or Durga, the supreme mother who protects the good, known as Bhadra or Bhadra Bhagavathy. She is worshipped predominently in the South indian state of Kerala. [3]
It is dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, a form of Mahakali or simply Durga or Aadi Parashakthi or Bhuvaneshwari or Kannagi worshipped and significantly revered in Kerala. The goddess is known also by the names "Sri Kurumba"" (The Mother of Kodungallur). This temple is the head of 64 Bhadrakali temples in Kerala.
Vasoorimala is a female deity worshiped in many parts of Kerala and Kodagu region of Karnataka.She is worshipped as an Upa Devata (sub-deity) in Bhadrakali or Shiva temples. . Vasoorimala is believed to be a deity that prevents contagious diseases like smallpox, chickenpox, and mea
The exceptional feature of the temple is the 2.7 x 2.7 m 2 stone image of Goddess Bhadrakali with fierce looking eyes, and eight arms each carrying various weapons. Goddess Bhadrakali's vahana – Lion is placed opposite to the sanctum sanctorum. The temple also has dhvajasthambam and a bali pitham.
Kaliyoot is the dramatic presentation of the genesis of Bhadrakali and Darika the representatives of good and evil respectively, their confrontation and later the extermination of Darika in devotional terms and with rhythmic footsteps. The colossal body of Bhadrakali was jet black. She had three burning eyes and her mouth was like a huge cave.
Bhadrakali Temple (Nepali:भद्रकाली मन्दिर) (literal: "Decent Kali") is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Bhadrakali. It is located in Kathmandu, Nepal, next to Tundikhel. [1] [2] It is located near the Sahid Gate. The temple is at the eastern side of Tundikhel. This temple is also known as Shree Lumadhi Bhadrakali.
The Bhadrakali Theeyattu dance depicts the war of goddess Bhadrakali with Darikasura where finally goddess Bhadrakali emerges as the winner. The performance has many parts of which – preparation of the ritual art known as kalam (Kalamezhuthu), singing songs in praise of Bhadrakali and the performance of the dance are a few.
Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy Temple, Bhadrakali Shrine located near Valapattanam river, is the family shrine of Chirakkal Royal Family. The deity of the shrine is the fierce form of Bhadrakali. Kalarivathukkal Bhagavathy is considered as the mother of the ancient martial art Kalarippayattu and hence the name.