Kalighat Kali Temple
Kalighat Kali Temple
Lyrics with Meaning
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Original
जय काली जय महाकाली, काल रूपिणी जय काली। दुष्ट संहारिणी, भक्त रक्षिणी, जग जननी जय काली॥
Transliteration
Jai Kali Jai Mahakali, Kaal Roopini Jai Kali. Dusht Sanhaarini, Bhakt Rakshini, Jag Janani Jai Kali.
Meaning / Translation
Glory to Kali, glory to Mahakali, the embodiment of Time itself. The destroyer of the wicked, the protector of devotees, the Mother of the Universe, glory to Kali.
Description of Form
Original
मुंडमाल गले सोहे, खड्ग हाथ में धारे। रक्तबीज का मर्दन किया, असुरों को संहारे॥
Transliteration
Mundmaal gale sohe, khadag haath mein dhaare. Raktbeej ka mardan kiya, asuron ko sanhaare.
Meaning / Translation
A garland of skulls adorns her neck, and she holds a sword in her hand. She crushed the demon Raktbeej and destroyed the ranks of the demons.
The Glory of Kalighat
Original
कालीघाट की पावन धरती, जहाँ शक्ति का वास है। माँ की कृपा जो पा ले, उसका पूर्ण विश्वास है॥
Transliteration
Kalighat ki paavan dharti, jahan shakti ka vaas hai. Maa ki kripa jo paa le, uska poorn vishwaas hai.
Meaning / Translation
The holy land of Kalighat is where the Divine Power resides. Whoever receives the Mother's grace finds absolute faith and strength.
Conclusion and Refuge
Original
जय काली जय महाकाली, जय काली जय महाकाली। शरण में जो आए माँ, मिटे विपदा सब काली॥
Transliteration
Jai Kali Jai Mahakali, Jai Kali Jai Mahakali. Sharan mein jo aaye Maa, mite vipada sab kaali.
Meaning / Translation
Glory to Kali, glory to Mahakali. Whoever seeks refuge in the Mother, all dark misfortunes and calamities are vanished.