Bhadrakāli (भद्रकाली), also known as the gentle Kali, is generally an auspicious form of the goddess Kali, and the consort of Virabhadra, who was himself born of the wrath of Rudra [1]. According to Vayu Purana and the Mahabharata she came into being by Devi’s wrath, when Daksha insulted Shiva, during the great Ashvamedha Yagna (Horse-sacrifice) [1] [2]. According to Tantra Rahasya, she arose from the North (Uttaramnaya) face (Amnayas) of Shiva, which is blue in color and with three eyes. [3] It is believed that Bhadrakāli was a local deity that was assimilated into the mainstream Hinduism, particularly into Shaiva mythology. Sometimes she assumes terrible aspect, and is represented with three eyes, and four, twelve or eighteen hands. She carries a number of weapons, with flames flowing from her head, and a small tusk protruding from her mouth. Kshatriyas like
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