Kalagni Rudra

deity intermediate Shaivism single tradition · 1

Kalagni Rudra is the fiery avatar of Shiva in Shaivism, representing the destructive aspect of time and death. One of the manifestations through which Kala appears in Shaivite tradition.

When

First attested
500 BCE
Attested period
-500 – 2020
Historical notes
Shaivite form attested in post-Vedic Hindu traditions as a fierce avatar of Shiva.

Relationships

aspect of
Kala, Śiva
co occurs with
Yama, Narasimha, Kala Bhairava
manifested by
Śiva, Kala

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“In Shaivism, Kala is known as the fiery avatar of Shiva, Kala Bhairava or Kalagni Rudra”

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