Guhyakali
Guhyakali is described as the highest gross form of Kali. She is depicted with Kalasankarshini, the highest form of Kali, shown as a flame above her head. The image of Guhyakali culminates in flame, representing Kalasankarshini.
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Relationships
- co occurs with
- Vishalakshi, Sristi Kali, Rakta Kali, Yama Kali, Samhara Kali, Mrityu Kali, Rudra Kali, Mahakaala Kali, Paramaraka Kali, Kalagnirudra Kali, Martanda Kali, Sthitinasha Kali, Mahabhairavaghorachanda Kali, Navadurgas, Katyayani, Matangi, Bagalamukhi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Dakshinakalika, Smashanakalika, Ekajata, Ugratara, Taritni, Nilasarasvati, Jayadurga, Vashuli, kali, Kalasankarshini, Pratyangira, Durga, Parvati, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Tulja Bhavani, Mahishasuramardini, Raktabija
- aspect of
- Śiva
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Source passages
“In Kashmir Shaivism, the highest form of Kali is Kalasankarshini, who is nirguna, formless and is often shown as a flame above the head of Guhyakali, the highest gross form of Kali. In Nepali Newar arts, both form and formless attributes of Kali are often envisioned in a single art form showing the hierarchy of goddesses in their tradition”
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“According to Tantras, she revealed through the north face, which is one of six faces of Shiva. This face is blue in colour and with three eyes and also revealed the Devis, Dakshinakalika, Mahakali, Guhyakali, Smashanakalika, Bhadrakali, Ekajata, Ugratara (fierce Tara), Taritni, Chhinnamasta, Nilasarasvati”
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