Bhadrakāli, also known as the gentle Kali, is generally an auspicious form of the goddessKali, and the legend states that she came into being by Devi’s wrath, when Daksha insulted Shiva. It is believed that Bhadrakāli was a local deity, which was assimilated into the mainstream Hinduism, particularly into Shaiva mythology. Sometimes, she assumes terrible aspect, and is represented with three eyes, and four, twelve or eighteen hands. She carries a number of weapons, with flames flowing from her head, and a small tusk protruding from her mouth. She is the consort of Virabhadra. Although usually presented in the West as simply dark and violent, Kali (Sanskrit: कली) is a goddess with a long and complex history in Hinduism. ... Goddesses are an integral part of Hinduism, and the worship of goddesses is a significant aspect of Hindu religion. ... Although usually presented in the West as simply dark and violent, Kali (Sanskrit: कली) is a goddess with a long and complex history in Hinduism. ... Commonly known as Devi (goddess), Vaishnodevi (देवी, DevÄ« in Hindi and Sanskrit) is the Divine Mother of Hinduism. ... In Hinduism, Daksha is an ancient creator god, one of the Prajapatis, the Rishis and the Adityas, and a son of Aditi and Brahma. ... Shiva (Sanskrit: िशव or शà¥à¤°à¥€à¤¿à¤¶à¤µ (when used to distinguish lordly status), and written Åšiva in the official IAST transliteration, pronounced as () is a form of Ishvara or God in the later Vedic scriptures of Hinduism. ... Hinduism {Sanskrit/Hindi - HindÅ« Dharma, also known as SanÄtana (eternal) Dharma, and Vaidika (of the Vedas) Dharma} is the religion of the majority in India. ...
Bhadrakali Temple at Hanamkonda is significant Devi temple located on the hilltop between the twin cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal in Andhra Pradesh.
High point of Bhadrakali Temple is an artificial lake of 2 ½ kms radius in the vicinity of the temple.
Though the image of the deity is called the Bhadrakali, the goddess is said to have been transformed by the mantras into a very rare form called the Tripura Sundari, which includes the Kali form.
This belief is stemmed in the story of Bhadrakali defeating and killing Darikasura, whose associates terrorised the entire universe by spreading terrible contagious diseases.
The figure drawn is that of goddessBhadrakali, in the fierce mood after killing Darikasura.
The performance is presented as if Bhadrakali is reporting the incidents leading to the killing of Darikasura to her father, Lord Siva, represented here by the lighted lamp.
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