Who is Kalipurush?

To differentiate him from the goddess Kali, the asura Kali is sometimes referred to as "Kalipurush" (Kali the being).
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Who is Kali Yuga God?

The demon Kali (not to be confused with the goddess Kālī) is the reigning lord of Kali Yuga and his nemesis is Kalki, the tenth and final Avatar of Vishnu.
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How was Kali born?

One early myth of Kali's creation involves Durga/Devi, who created Parvati, a beautiful and composed goddess, to help battle and subdue evil spirits. Parvati confidently marched into combat, but when she was confronted by the demons, she furrowed her brow and her wrathful form, Kali, emerged.
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Is Kali a demon or God?

English: Kali is a most powerful and immortal demon in Hindu history and the lord of the Kali Yuga whose rise is prophesied by several texts such as the Kalki Purana.
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Who is more powerful Shiva or Kali?

Kali is none of that: Her power and ferociousness are greater than Shiva's, whom she nearly kills by stomping upon him, an image so upsetting to the patriarchy that, explains mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik in Seven Secrets of the Goddess, it was long kept secret.
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Is Shiva a Kali?

Kali is the Hindu goddess of death, time, and doomsday. She is often associated with sexuality and violence but is also considered a strong mother figure and symbol of motherly love. Kali embodies shakti - feminine energy, creativity and fertility - and is an incarnation of Parvati, wife of the great Hindu god Shiva.
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Is Kali real?

The KALI (Kilo Ampere Linear Injector) is a linear electron accelerator being developed in India by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). It is said by many organisations and institutes to have directed-energy weapon capabilities.
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Is Kali and Saraswati same?

In the Devi Mahatmya, Goddess Saraswati is one of female trinity i.e. Tridevis comprising Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. They are the consorts of the trinity of Lord Shiva, Lore Vishnu and Lord Brahma.
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Why does Kali drink blood?

Kali's tongue here is a weapon, to be feared, a reminder that nature ultimately consumes all life. In popular story-telling, the reason for Kali sticking out her tongue is rather domestic. After killing the demon Daruka, Kali drank his blood. The blood drove her mad with bloodlust.
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Is Krishna an avatar of Kali?

Yes, in Devi Bhagawat, Krishna has been mentioned as a form of Kali and in Bhagawat Mahapurana, he has been mentioned as form of Vishnu.
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Who is the villain of kalyug?

According to Hindus, Kali (Devanāgari: कलि, IAST: kali, with both vowels short; from a root kad, 'suffer, hurt, startle, confuse') is the reigning lord of the Kali Yuga and nemesis of Kalki, the 10th and final avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu.
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Will Krishna come again?

Lord Krishna has declared in the sacred Bhagavad Gita that He will take birth again and again to protect dharma and destroy evil. You should all grow with me.”
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Who killed Kali?

After a long battle with Lord Vishnu when the two demons were undefeated Mahakali took the form of Mahamaya to enchant the two asuras. When Madhu and Kaitabha were enchanted by Mahakali, Vishnu killed them. In later chapters, the story of two demons who were destroyed by Kali can be found.
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How can I speak with Maa Kali?

With a notebook and pen close by, close your eyes and summon Kali inwardly. Ask that the Kali energy in you be present. Ask, “Let me speak to Kali.” At this point, drop inside, and notice what is invoked in you by this question.
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Is Kali a man?

Kali, (Sanskrit: “She Who Is Black” or “She Who Is Death”) in Hinduism, goddess of time, doomsday, and death, or the black goddess (the feminine form of Sanskrit kala, “time-doomsday-death” or “black”).
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Is Lakshmi sister of Shiva?

According to the Puranas, Shiva is married to Parvathi, who is the younger sister to Vishnu. Vishnu's wife is Lakshmi, so She is Shiva's Sister-in-Law.
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Is Lakshmi Durga's daughter?

Lakshmi is known to be the daughter of the mother Goddess Durga, and the wife of Vishnu, whom she accompanied, taking different forms in each of his incarnations.
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Why did Lakshmi marry Vishnu?

However, on the day of Swayamvar, as the Asuras and the Devas hoped that Lakshmi would choose them, Lord Vishnu joined the event and posed as one of the prospective grooms. And when Lakshmi lay her eyes on him, she ran towards him to garland him with the Jaymala. Thus, Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her husband.
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Who invented Kali weapon?

KALI has been developed by the DRDO and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). It was first proposed in 1985 by the then-BARC Director Dr. R. Chidambaram.
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What is India's secret weapon?

K???, the acronym for Kilo Ampere Linear Injector, is a top-secret weapon that India has designed as a potential response to any incoming missiles whose objective would be to disrupt the country's peace.
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Who invented Kali?

It was developed by Mati Aharoni and Devon Kearns of Offensive Security through the rewrite of BackTrack, their previous information security testing Linux distribution based on Knoppix.
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Who is the father of Siva?

This avatar of Lord Shiva was born to Sage Dadhichi and his wife, Swarcha. However, he lost his parent's son after his birth. He was raised by his aunt Dadhimati. As he grew up and learnt about the cause of his father's death, Piplaad cursed Shani Dev (Saturn).
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Is Durga and Kali same?

According to legend, on this day, Goddess Durga begins her journey towards Earth. Scriptural recitations and prayers are sung to summon the Goddess so she may efface all evil. In destroying evil, Durga transforms into Goddess Kali, who is regarded as her most ferocious avatar.
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