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Goddess Kali

Goddess Kali

Aravan's pre-battle self sacrifice to the Goddess Kali, whose support he sought to ensure victory for the Pandavas in the war, is commonly retold in koothu, or Tamil folk-theatre.

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Four men were arrested and three juveniles apprehended for allegedly making fun of a man dressed as goddess Kali and then stabbing him to death.

Delhi man dressed as goddess Kali mocked, stabbed to death

Kalu, an orphan, was raised in a 'dharamshala' near Kalkaji Mandir and was a devotee of 'Maa Kali'.

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Being a five-day-long celebration, various Gods and Goddesses are worshipped on different days of Diwali.

One festival, many celebrations

Across India and the world, Diwali holds special significance for various communities that celebrate the festival with great pomp.

19 Oct 2017 12:20 AM

An ancient statue of Goddess 'Badhra Kali' has been unearthed from a river bed at Iravimangalam village in the district. (Representational Image)

Ancient statue of Goddess Kali unearthed from river bed in TN

The Goddess is sitting on a block of stone with the left foot stamping the 'asura' and the right foot in a squatting position.

26 Sep 2017 10:14 AM

A few Indian artists are facing flak for their artwork, but they are unperturbed

Artistic License

A new wave of young artists are drawing criticism and appreciation in equal measure for their unconventional portrayal of goddesses.

22 Jul 2017 12:00 AM

(Above) Bindu during a Mudiyettu performance (Left) Actor Rima Kallingal meets Bindu after a performance.

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21 Nov 2016 12:56 AM

As the news of this ‘sacrifice’ spread, the authorities swung into action, and a team of doctors and policemen were sent to the temple. (Photo: Facebook)

MP: 19-year-old college girl cuts off tongue as offering to goddess Kali

The incident happened at a Kali temple in the town of Reeva in Madhya Pradesh.

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A Bonalu procession in the city

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27 Jul 2016 12:03 AM

BSP supremo Mayawati. (Photo: PTI)

Mayawati depicted as goddess Kali in posters

None of the BSP leaders in Lucknow were willing to comment on this.

26 Apr 2016 1:58 AM

The poster, which also carries the names of those who have issued it, was part of the tableau being taken out in Sadabad town yesterday evening during Ambedkar Shobha Yatra to mark his 125th birth anniversary. (Photo: PTI)

Mayawati shown as Goddess Kali in poster, BJP cries foul

While BSP denied any association with the poster, BJP leaders lodged a complaint seeking action against those responsible.

25 Apr 2016 8:08 PM

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