Ash Gourd Symbolism in Goddess Kali Temples: A Non-Violent Alternative to Animal Sacrifice

From Blood to Blessing: The Sacred Symbolism of Ash Gourd in Kali Worship In the rich tapestry of Hindu temple worship, the fierce manifestations of the Divine Mother—Goddess Kali, Durga, Chamunda, and various regional folk deities—have historically been propitiated through animal sacrifice. This practice, known as bali, involved offering goats, buffaloes, or roosters to satiate the perceived

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