File:Goddess Kali in Kolkata.jpg
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Kali Puja in Kolkata, representing the creation of life and the universe over destruction, victory of good over evil, and light over darkness
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English: Kali or Kalika is a major Hindu goddess associated with time, change, creation, power, destruction and death in Shaktism. Kali is the first of the ten Mahavidyas in the Hindu tantric tradition. A celebration of Kali Puja in Kolkata is held in a large cremation ground as Kali is believed to dwell in cremation grounds. She is worshipped at night with tantric rites and mantras.
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