With which religion is Kalika Purana associated?

M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018

A. Vaishnavism
B. Shaktism
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism

Answer: Shaktism

Option b is the correct answer. The Kalika Purana also called the Kali Purana, Sati Purana or Kalika Tantra, is one of the eighteen minor Puranas (Upapurana) in the Shaktism tradition of Hinduism. Shaktism is a Hindu denomination that focuses on the worship of Shakti or Devi. It is more prevalent in northeast India like West Bengal and Assam, where they celebrate Durga Puja.

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