The home of the Dark Mother. Chittagong.

The Sree Sree Chatteshwari Kali Temple in Chittagong, is a temple of the Shaktism, branch of Hinduism, whose followers dedicate themselves to the Hindu Goddess Kali.

During the Bangladesh liberation war the temple was badly damaged by muslim, Pakistani soldiers. It was rebuilt by a benevolent local family once the war was won

It is considered to be one of the most prominent sacred shrines to Devi, in all of Bengal.

Known as Shakti Peethas, these sacred shrines are believed to be places, in Hindu mythology, where after Devi set herself on fire her corpse was carried away by Shiva, bits of her fell off, an arm here, a leg there and an eyeball over in the distance maybe. The spots where the body parts fell came to be known as Shakti Peethas, and a whole new religious enterprise was born.

The swastika is an important Hindu symbol, commonly used at entrances or on doorways of homes or temple

A major goddess in Hinduism, whose presence is associated with time, death and destruction. Nice lady.

There is much symbolism in what she carries in her four hands as does the garland of severed heads

By worshipping the Dark Mother devotees hope to attain liberation, she controls time and motion and helps the devotees in their spiritual pursuits.

Protection from enemies and adversaries. The power of Kali with save you from evil forces.

When a devotee has suffered injustice beg to Goddess Kali for a solution. Her grace will set things right for you.
Kali protects her devottes from the supernatural and evil effect of Navagraha. (something to do with the planets)

The relationship between Shiva and Kali is one of divine union (sex) and cosmic balance (tantric sex), where Kali's destructiveness is balanced by Shiva's calmness and stillness

The female of the species is more deadlier than the male

A Dhak, a traditional Bengali drum used in religious ceremonies, its beat drumming up the listeners into a frenzy, allegedley.

"Om Great Goddess Kali, the One and only one, who resides in the Ocean of Life and in the Cremation Grounds that dissolve the world. We focus our energies on you, may you grant us boons and blessings."

...or copious amounts of tantric sex please.

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