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Goddess Kalavikarni – About Hindu Goddess Kalavikarnika

Kalavikarni is a manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. It is believed that Goddess Kalavikarnika is one of the eight goddesses that appeared to help Paramasiva (Shiva) in creating the universe.

She is one of the eight aspects of Shiva and are residents of pure regions or Suddhabhuvanas.

Goddess Kalavikarni is also included in the list of Goddesses who are referred as Suddhasuddhatatvas – mainly meaning purest of the purest regions.

Goddess Kalavikarni is also mentioned in the puranas as a fever goddess. Nothing much in detail is given about this aspect. She holds a skull as a cup.