Batara Kala
deity underworld Javanese single tradition · 2
Batara Kala is the god of death in traditional Javanese and Balinese mythology, ruling over it in a cave along with Setesuyara. Batara Kala is also named the creator of light and the earth. He is also the god of time, who devours unlucky people.
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When
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Chitragupta
- allied with
- Setesuyara
- child of
- Batara Guru, Dewi Uma, Śiva
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Simon Monbaron notes that Batara Kala symbolizes the negative effects of having sexual relations in a fit of passion. Batara Kala's negative aspects are described as a warning against the fate of all children born out of wedlock. Batara Kala's function, especially as a Kirtimukha, has been considered similar to Bhoma”
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“Batara Kala is the god of destruction. It is a very huge mighty and powerful god depicted as giant, born of the sperm of Shiva, the kings of gods.”
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