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	Bhadrakali Temple at Hanamkonda, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
		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.
	www.durga-puja.org /bhadrakali-temple.html (381 words)

	Theeyattu - Ritualistic form of worship offered to Bhadrakali, practised in Kerala, India
		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 goddess Bhadrakali, 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.
	www.cyberkerala.com /theeyattu/index.html (805 words)

	...and the Goddess loves music: Chapter 1 continued
		Bhagavati, bhadrakali, and durga are regarded as avatars of the ancient dravidian war-goddess korravai.
		Sasta or ayyappan is one of the gods most worshipped in Kerala; in some temples he resides as the main deity, in many temples he has a seat in the outer enclosure of the temple.
		As the personal or caste relationship between human and divine powers is culturally derived and therefore interchangeable there seems to be no relevance to establish a "cosmic hierarchy" (from ancestor spirits to high divinities) as proposed by Schoembucher (1993:254-5).
	www.bl.uk /collections/sound-archive/wtmkerala1c.html (670 words)

	Bhadrakali - Jatland Wiki
		Bhadrakali (IAST: Bhadrakālī, Devanagari: भद्रकाली), also known as the gentle Kali, is generally an auspicious form of the goddess Kali, and the legend states that she came into being by Devi’s wrath, when Daksha insulted Shiva.
		Bhadrakali was the primeval diety of this city.
		This Bhadrakali temple is of the period of Parmara rulers and known as Garhkhankhai mataji.
	www.jatland.com /home/Bhadrakali (628 words)

	THE KATHMANDU POST - LOCAL NEWS
		KATHMANDU, Oct 20:The Hindu shrine of Bhadrakali, commonly known as Lumarhi Ajima, which is also visited by Their Majesties during the festival of Dashain, has succumbed to encroachment and misuse of the religious monument, mostly by a government body, followed by other institutions.
		The shrine of the Mother Goddess Bhadrakali lies just in front of Singha Durbar and between the two Tundikhels but this is one among the neglected monuments of the Kathmandu Valley.
		The shrine of Bhadrakali consists of a formless idol of Chamunda, surrounded by other assembly of the protecting gods.
	www.nepalnews.com /contents/englishdaily/ktmpost/2002/oct/oct21/local1.htm (583 words)

	Chottanikkara - Bhagawati Temple
		This deity is worshipped in three different forms - as Saraswati in the morning - draped in white, as Bhadrakali at noon draped in crimson, and as Durga in the evening decked in blue.
		To the south west is a shrine to Shiva.
		In the keezhkaavu shrine is a paala tree with hundreds of nails driven into its trunk, as a mark of devotees having been exorcised here.
	www.templenet.com /Kerala/chotranik.html (531 words)

	Festivals of Sarkara Devi Temple (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It is evident from the inclusion of the fictitious interpretations of agricultural art traditions in the rituals of the art form of Kaliyoot.
		Kaliyoot is the dramatic presentation of the genesis of Bhadrakali and Darika the representatives of good and evil respectively, their confrontation and later the extermination of Darika in devotional terms and with rhythmic footsteps.
		The fact the Kaliyoot is a synthesis of older agrarian art tradition is a further established by the fact that the time chosen for performing Kaliyoot after Makara Koithu (the Malayalam month of Makaram corresponds to March and in the season of the second harvest season in kerala.
	www.sarkara.org /festivals.htm (1949 words)

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		Here a number of dancers dressed in yellow or rose clothes and smeared all over the body with ashes and each with an ornate kavadi on the shoulder, dance in a row to the rhythmic beatings of instruments like udukku, chenda, etc., Sometimes nagaswaram is also used.
		The theme is usually the killing of Darika by Bhadrakali.
		Arjunan was proficient in dance among the Pandavas and he is supposed to have danced and sung praising Bhadrakali.
	www.prd.kerala.gov.in /folkdances.htm (3345 words)

	thiruvallaonline
		This rituastic art from is performed at Bhadrakali temples during March/April.
		This 600 years old artform is performed by a group of five to fifteen people in Bhadrakali and Ayyappa temples.
		The ritual is performed around a kolam - an elaborate picture, usually of goddess Bhadrakali isdrawn on the floor with five colors, under the light of blazing torches.
	www.thiruvallaonline.com /text/culture/folk.htm (1273 words)

	Kalamezhuthu,Ritual Arts of Kerala,Kerala Painting,People
		A forty day ritualistic festival is held in most Bhagavathy/ Bhadrakali temples in Kerala and the Kalamezhuthu is a part of this festival.
		Powdered rice is used to outline and lend a white color.The entire artistry is bound by traditional norms and the pictures and rituals vary depending on the community, deity drawn/worshipped and tradition followed.
		The deities whose pictures are depicted here are Bhadrakali, Ayappan Swami, Naga Devata etc. These deities are essentially non Aryan in their origin and their ferocity is revealed by the expressions of the Kalam.
	www.mapsofindia.com /maps/kerala/people-culture-and-festivals/kalamezhuthu.html (363 words)

	Bhadrakali in India
		Bhadrakali is considered as the most powerful deity in the Hindu pantheon, who had originated from gods.
		Bhadrakali is worshipped as the goddess who offers prosperity and richness.
		In Kalamezhuthum Paattum, Bhadrakalikkalam is used for worshiping Bhadrakali.
	www.india9.com /i9show/45483.htm (62 words)

	The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Warangal News : Navaratri festivities at Bhadrakali temple
		Elaborate arrangements are being made to accommodate the rush of devotees on all the nine days.
		With a view to enable thousands of devotees to have darshan of Goddess Bhadrakali, closed circuit televisions with wide screens are being installed on the temple precincts.
		Goddess Bhadrakali would be decorated in nine different forms on each day.
	www.hindu.com /2006/09/22/stories/2006092208030200.htm (317 words)

	Nepal: Massive disappearances / impunity
		A hunger strike was going on at Ratna Park in Nepal where families of 125 disappeared persons had gathered in a tent and were protesting against disappearance and loss of life of their dear and near ones.
		Formerly the hunger protest was organized at Bhadrakali, in front of the RNA headquarter.
		I am informed that as on today hunger strike is going on at Ratna Park in Nepal where families of 125 disappeared persons has gathered in a tent and is protesting against disappearance and loss of life of their dear and near ones.
	www.ahrchk.net /ua/mainfile.php/2004/828 (1133 words)

	Ashtamangala Deva Prasna Specialized System of Prasna From Kerala 4
		The astrologers continue that since Jupiter is the bhadaka conjoined with Mars significator of land, and this same Jupiter is aspecting Venus then the land the temple is on was previously owned and that now a ghost of a fallen brahmana is haunting the place.
		They also claim that from the symptoms they conclude that Bhadrakali, the ferocious, dark side of Durga, has also manifested and is covering over Durga.
		After examining all the houses of the Deva Prasna the astrologers concluded that because of Ketu in the 4th and 4th lord Jupiter afflicted, the temple should be reconstructed.
	www.shyamasundaradasa.com /jyotish/resources/articles/adp/ashtamangala_deva_prasna_4.html (1033 words)

	FOLK DANCE
		The dance is performed by a set of people known as Kuruppanmar, mainly in Bhadrakali temple.
		In the first part Narada, the celestial sage, is seen informing Lord Shiva of the evil deeds of the demon Darika, and the consequent sufferings of the evil deeds of the demon Darika, and the consequent sufferings of the people.
		In the next phase, Bhadrakali and Darika enter and the whole temple yard is turned into a battle - field.
	www.kalakeralam.com /visual/folkdance.htm (861 words)

	Maa Bhadrakali at ITKHORI (Bhadrikapuri)
		A land blessed by the some of the greatest souls who ever walked on this planet, can, by no stretch of imagination be an ordinary place, nor is it by a historical accident, or, coincidence that Maa Bhadrakali, Lord Buddha and Teerthankar Bhagwan Shri Sheetalnath ji all three chose this place as their abode.
		It is a blessed land any way one looks at it, literally every stone here has a story to tell, and with the engraving, and inscriptions on them, they leave little room for doubt, you'd feel wrapped up in time.
		The name Bhadrakali, one of the several divine forms adopted by the mythological forbearance of Maa Durga (believed to be formed out of the convergence of all cosmic energy) is the reigning deity of the temple.
	www.maabhadrakali.org (739 words)

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