Mahākāla

A form of Mahakala — A deity in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism, sometimes considered a manifestation of Shiva.

OriginSanskrit महाकाल →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. HinduismSikhismalternativeBuddhismAlternative form of Mahakala.

Origin

  1. Sanskritमहाकाल
  2. EnglishMahākāla

From Sanskrit महाकाल (mahākāla).

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Mahākāla. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mah%C4%81k%C4%81la

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Chicago

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