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Traditional Sanskrit ritual hymn — undated; digital edition
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
A kavaca addressing the collective ten Mahāvidyās, of whom Kālī is foundational. A distinct poetic and ritual text, not an alternate file of a previously cataloged Kālī Kavaca.
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryAnonymous; Bhairava–Bhairavī dialogue — n.d. [online edition]
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
The hymn invokes Kākinī in the heart lotus and connects praise with meditation, mantra placement and subtle-body practice. Its carefully arranged verses draw on syllabic and alphabetic structures, while requests for knowledge, protection and liberation give the text a devotional dimension. The surrounding instructions explain its ritual use. It supplies a complete primary witness for the Kākinī na
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryPradipta Kumar Nanda (Puri, Odisha) — n.d. [online edition]
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
This modern Sanskrit hymn addresses Kālarātrī through her dark form, loose hair, fearsome appearance, lightning imagery and donkey mount. The verses combine praise of a protective Mother with fierce imagery associated with Caṇḍa, Muṇḍa and Mahākāla. Its contemporary authorship makes it useful for documenting living Sanskrit devotion alongside older textual witnesses. It belongs in the library's Kā
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryTraditional — n.d.
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
Thousand-name litany (namavali) of Kali beginning with Shmashana Kalika; the catalogue holds several Kali sahasranama stotras but not this namavali form.
Source: Sanskrit Documents (sanskritdocuments.org)
Original source or repositoryTrawell.in — Date not established
Reference · English · Open access
Visitor guide to the Shirasangi Kalika temple.
Source: Trawell.in
Original source or repositorySampathkumar, S. — 2019
Article · English · Open access
History of the Kalikambal temple and its links to Shivaji and Bharathi.
Source: Sampspeak (blog)
Original source or repositoryTraditional attribution within transcription — Composition undated; digital publication 2026
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
A complete protective hymn to Kāmākhyā that invokes Kālikā and Bhadrakālī as protectors of particular parts of the body. Its short length and clear closing section make it useful for comparing divine-name associations at the Kāmākhyā sanctuary tradition. It is not the same text as the Hariprokta Kāmākhyā Kavacam already indexed in the original master.
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryTraditional attribution within transcription — Composition undated; digital publication 2026
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
A second distinct Kāmākhyā protective hymn, notable for its directional litany. Verse 10 names Kālikā as guardian of the south, while additional verses place Tārā and other goddesses in surrounding directions. Comparing the phrasing with the second kavaca and the earlier Hariprokta witness offers useful evidence of variation within goddess-protection texts.
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryTraditional or contemporary compiler not determined — Date of composition unverified
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
A structured Kāmākhyā ritual-text unit containing six numbered mantra sections with related consecratory formulas and textual framing. It is not the same item as the previously cataloged Hariprokta Kāmākhyā Kavacam, nor the separate newly discovered Kāmākhyā name-litany. Its strongest value is documentary: it helps map the ritual vocabulary attached to the website’s Kāmākhyā name without assuming
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryDigital Sanskrit compilation; encoded by contributor — 2026 digital edition
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
A publicly posted, discrete compilation of mantra sequences for Kāmākhyā, one of the names included in the extended research. Distinct from the unqualified Kāmākhyā Mantrakramaḥ already cataloged.
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryDigital Sanskrit compilation — 2026 digital edition
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
Mantra sequence concerning Kāmākhyā and her associated deities and attendants. Separately published from the Kāmākhyā Gopanīya Mantrakramaḥ, with a different focus and different full text.
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryDivyachetanānanda, under guidance of Swamis Nikhileshvarananda and Bhutanatha — Modern composition; digital version updated 2026
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
A substantial contemporary Kāmākhyā names text: the accessible digital witness enumerates 1,082 invocations and includes associated worship and meditation material. The site itself explicitly credits its composition to Divyachetanānanda under named spiritual guidance. It is relevant as contemporary Śākta devotional literature and for tracing Kāmākhyā-related epithets, but must not be advertised as
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryAnonymous — n.d. [online edition]
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
The hymn presents Kāmākhyā through a set of 108 names, framed by ritual instructions and a meditation. Its names connect Kāmarūpa and Kāmeśvarī worship with Kālī, Kālikā and Kaula practice, while also describing the Goddess's beauty, power and liberating functions. The closing verses identify the collection as 108 names and state its recitational benefits. It provides a distinct name tradition for
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryTraditional; Rudrayāmala Uttaratantra colophon — undated; edited online 2020
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
A substantial independent name hymn devoted to Kumārī whose early stanzas also name Kālī, Kurukullā, Kauśikī, and Kālarātrī. Particularly useful as an independent textual witness for several names on the site’s 108-name list.
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositorySumit Girdharwal (compiler); Shri Yogeshwaranand (compiler) — Undated edition
Scripture · Sanskrit / Hindi · Open access
Mahākālī liturgy with Sanskrit and Hindi explanations; distinct opening, ritual attribution and metre list from baseline Dakṣiṇakālī Khaḍgamālā.
Source: Sanskrit Documents
Original source or repositoryDinamalar — 2012
Reference · English · Open access
Sea-facing Kaliamman temple founded by Indian fishermen about 150 years ago.
Source: Dinamalar (world temples)
Original source or repositoryRamakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission — Date not recorded
Article · Not specified · Metadata only
From Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography, Sources for Chapters 1–18. Section: Scholarly Works.
Source: Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography
Original source or repositoryDevamata, Sister — 1928
Book · English · Open access
American disciple's account of Ramakrishna and his circle.
Source: Internet Archive
Original source or repositoryGupta, Mahendranath (M.); English translation — n.d.
Book · English · Open access
M.'s description of the Dakshineswar temple complex and the Bhavatarini image.
Source: kathamrita.org
Original source or repositoryGupta, Mahendranath (M.); English translation — 1884 (events)
Book · English · Open access
Separate translation of M.'s account of Kali Puja night, 18 October 1884.
Source: kathamrita.org
Original source or repositorySen, Amiya P. — 2006 CE
Article · Not specified · Metadata only
From Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography, Sources for Chapters 1–18. Section: Scholarly Works.
Source: Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography
Original source or repositorySaradananda, Swami — Date not recorded
Book · Not specified · Metadata only
From Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography, Sources for Chapters 1–18. Section: Primary Texts, Editions, and Translations.
Source: Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography
Original source or repositoryTraditional attribution to Rāma; Mahābhāgavata Purāṇa association — undated; digital edition
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
Distinct Kātyāyanī hymn presented in Rāma’s voice, with martial and fierce goddess imagery. Not the earlier ṛṣi-attributed or deva-attributed Kātyāyanī hymns.
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryKudaisya, Medha Malik — 2000
Article · English · Open access
History of a Kali temple founded at a brickworks in 1913 and its later moves.
Source: The Postcolonial Web (National University of Singapore)
Original source or repositoryRamakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission — Date not recorded
Article · Not specified · Metadata only
From Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography, Sources for Chapters 1–18. Section: Scholarly Works.
Source: Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography
Original source or repositorySwami Tapasyananda — unknown (inspected digital edition)
Book · English · Open access
Tapasyananda’s compact work combines a life of Sarada Devi, an interpretation of divine motherhood and a presentation of her teachings. It traces her rural upbringing, relationship with Ramakrishna and responsibilities after his death. Kali-specific material includes the Phalaharini-Kali Puja setting of Ramakrishna’s worship of Sarada and a reported vision connecting the goddess’s body with Ramakr
Source: Sri Ramakrishna Math Chennai
Original source or repositoryBandyopadhyay, Susilkumar, and Subodh Kumar Banerjee — 1971 CE
Book · Not specified · Metadata only
From Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography, Sources for Chapters 1–18. Section: Scholarly Works.
Source: Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography
Original source or repositoryBhulua Baba, Sri Jukta — 1937
Book · Bengali · Open access
Bengali tantric treatise on the Kali-kula and kundalini.
Source: Digital Library of India, via Internet Archive
Original source or repositoryBelur Math, Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission — 2025 CE
Reference · Not specified · Metadata only
From Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography, Sources for Chapters 1–18. Section: Institutional, Archival, and Web Sources.
Source: Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography
Original source or repositoryAttributed to Rājanaka Vidyādhara — Publication date not established
Scripture · Sanskrit · Open access
A repeated prayer invoking Kālikā explicitly as the Mother and divine power; combines philosophical praise with iconographic depictions including the cremation ground and skull garland. The page preserves the entire stuti, not merely the opening lines.
Source: Sanskrit Documents volunteer project
Original source or repositoryNational Heritage Board, Singapore — n.d.
Reference · English · Open access
Official heritage history of a Kaliamman temple begun as a tree shrine in the 1830s.
Source: Roots.sg (National Heritage Board)
Original source or repositoryTye, Timothy — n.d.
Article · English · Open access
Penang Kaliamman temple founded by early Tamil cattle-keepers.
Source: Penang Travel Tips
Original source or repositorySo. Guhananda Sarma (editor; title-page credit) — 1999
Book · Tamil · Open access
A substantial collection of essays and songs concerning Veeramahakali, Shakti worship and the Colombo temple, published for its consecration. Includes a signed essay on Mother Kali and local devotional songs.
Source: Sri Veeramahakali Amman Devasthanam, Colombo 13
Original source or repositoryNational Heritage Board, Singapore — n.d.
Reference · English · Open access
Heritage-board history of Singapore's Kali temple.
Source: Roots.gov.sg
Original source or repositoryLion Heartlanders — 2023
Article · English · Open access
Then-and-now history of the temple.
Source: Lion Heartlanders (blog)
Original source or repositoryTravelfish (reviewed by Stuart McDonald) — Date not established
Reference · English · Open access
Guide to Singapore's Kali temple on Serangoon Road and its history.
Source: Travelfish
Original source or repositoryDharmachakra Translation Committee; 84000 — English translation 2024
Scripture · English · Open access
A distinct Tibetan Buddhist work on 108 epithets/qualities of Śrīdevī Kālī. Its editorial introduction specifically cautions that these are not a straightforward enumerated list of personal names; they should not be merged with the website’s Hindu 108-name litany.
Source: 84000 — Translating the Words of the Buddha
Original source or repositoryMahesh C. Regmi (editor/translator); original royal chancery — 1974-05-01
Article · English · Open access
This short royal order reinstates Satbar Khadka as the person responsible for religious functions supported by the Srikalikadevi temple endowment at Baglungchaur. Issued in King Girban’s name, it removes two other incumbents, restores the earlier appointment and directs the recipient to use the trust’s income for customary worship while retaining the surplus. The document is valuable evidence for
Source: Regmi Research (Private) Ltd, Kathmandu; Digital Himalaya/Cornell digitization
Original source or repositoryChattopadhyay, Sarat Chandra — 1917
Book · English · Open access
Episode set during the Kali-puja holidays.
Source: Wikisource (public domain)
Original source or repositoryChattopadhyay, Sarat Chandra — 1917
Book · English · Open access
Passage on 'the darkest side of the worship of Kali as Shakti'.
Source: Wikisource (public domain)
Original source or repositoryChattopadhyay, Saratchandra — 1922 trans. (orig. 1917)
Book · English · Open access
Saratchandra's novel: a prayer to Mother Kali for protection.
Source: Wikisource (public domain)
Original source or repositoryTraditional Sanskrit Purana; translated by Swami Vijñanananda — 1921 (host edition date)
Book · English · Open access
This complete twelve-book English translation presents Devi as the foundation of the world and the supreme reality. Its many narratives and instructions situate Kali within a broad Shakta account of creation, divine power, worship and liberation. Book V contains the battles involving Ambika and Kalika, including the killing of Chanda and Munda and the explanation of the name Chamunda. This offers
Source: See publication details
Original source or repositoryDirgha Man / Ganesh Man Chitrakar collection — 1972-1973
Museum record · English · Open access
Digitised negative of the steps to Dakshinkali (research use).
Source: British Library Endangered Archives Programme (EAP838)
Original source or repositorySircar, Jawhar — n.d.
Article · English · Open access
Former Indian culture secretary on Kali's origins and Bengali cult.
Source: jawharsircar.com
Original source or repositoryShah, Rajiv — 2024
Article · English · Open access
Kali Chaudas crossroads offerings in Ahmedabad and efforts to debunk them.
Source: Counterview
Original source or repositoryLazar, Yael — 2020 CE
Article · Not specified · Metadata only
From Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography, Sources for Chapters 1–18. Section: Scholarly Works.
Source: Keepers of the Mother’s Flame — Master Bibliography
Original source or repositorySister Nivedita; prefatory memoir by S. K. Ratcliffe — 1913
Book · English · Open access
This collection of Nivedita's essays places religious observance within the households, neighborhoods, pilgrimages and seasonal life of India. The essay “The Sacred Year” describes the progression of Bengali festivals and includes Kali Puja, the lamps associated with it and the emotions surrounding the Mother's arrival and departure. Other essays concern Durga Puja, Gopaler Ma, pilgrimage and dome
Source: Longmans, Green and Co.
Original source or repositoryR. C. Hazra — 1958
Book · English · Open access
Discussion of Bengali Kali worship, including midnight rites, iconography, and Shiva beneath Kali’s feet.
Source: Wisdomlib
Original source or repository