A 19th century engraving showing Hindu tribesmen dancing before the idol Kali (also known as Kālikā, Kālarātri, or Kālikāor, or Shyāmā ) the Goddess of Time, Creation, Destruction and Power at the festivals of Kali Puja / Navratri. Kali is the chief of the Mahavidyas, a group of ten Tantric goddesses and is the destroyer of all evil as well as being the Divine Mother & Mother of the Universe, , However, according to some Hindus, Kali is a male demon and the source of all evil. Kali is worshipped by Hindus throughout India and Nepal. Kali's colour is black though conversely she is often p

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