Devi Mandir

Temple of Divine Mother

November Sankalpa: Kali Mantra

Namaste Friends and Family, The month of November is dedicated to Kali Maa. Shree Maa and Swamiji have given us a new sankalpa, but before we give the mantra, let’s […]

Learn New Mantra! MahaKali Chalisa

In the MahaKali Chalisa we sing praises to Kali Maa for Her good deeds as Her numerous Divine actions are recounted. Before you download the Kali Chalisa, we ask you […]

Shree Maa tells the Story of Kalighat

This is a delightful video of Shree Maa telling the story of the creation of the Kali Murti at Kalighat.

Ghat means a “landing place” and the Kalighat Kali Temple is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali…read more
 

New Video: Kali Puja and Overcoming Desire

In Chapter 8 of the Chandi Path, Kali, the Remover of Darkness, manifests to help destroy the demon Raktabija. “Rakta” means passion, desire, red, blood. “Bija” means seed, and Swamiji […]

Tripurasundari

The eighth Mahavidya is Tripurasundari, also known as Kamala. A form of Mahalakshmi, She symbolizes wealth. Her body is golden in color and She is seated on a gold lotus. […]

Kali – Understanding the Divine Mother

From Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s introduction to Kali Puja ‘Kal’ means Darkness; Kali takes away that Darkness. She takes away the darkness from every individual who strives in the path of […]

Dance of Chamunda

In grand style, the magic of Chandi, She Who Tears Apart Thought, has come alive at the Devi Mandir with elaborate celebrations of Navaratri, the nine day festival of Durga […]

Story of the Origin of the Das Mahavidyas

Sati, the consort of Shiva was the daughter of Daksha Prajapati, a descendant of Brahma. Sati had married Shiva against the wishes of her father. The vain Daksha performed a […]

Green Saag Recipe

This tasty recipe is the perfect way to prepare your greens! It is healthy, very fast to prepare, and accommodates as many types of greens as you can find at your grocery store!

 

Monthly Kali Worship

We pray to Mother Kālī to take away our darkness and reveal truth, love and wisdom in our hearts and minds. The 14th day of each lunar fortnight and the […]

Kali Puja

The Kālī Pūjā Festival is a held every year on the new moon night in the month of Aśvin (October-November). For this occasion, Shree Maa decorates the temple with paintings […]

Kali Puja:- Episode 1. Introduction

This podcast episode introduces us to the Goddess Kali, the Remover of Darkness, and her worship. Kali is the Goddess who takes away darkness. She cuts down all impurities, consumes all iniquities, and purifies her devotees with the sincerity of Her Love. Kali Puja is a treasure house of Her wisdom.

Kali Puja: Episode 2. Kali Kushandika

This podcast episode continues the English reading and discussion of Kali Puja with the Kushandika, the introductory mantras for bringing auspiciousness to the worship.