Kal – The Sanskrit term signifies ‘time’ or ‘death’. As the embodiment of time, which annihilates all entities, Kala is regarded as a deity of death and is frequently referred to as one of the titles of Yama. The term ‘kal’ also refers to death, indicating that Shiva is not only the sovereign of death but also the liberator from it.
Vikal – Vikal means ‘apart’ or ‘away,’ combined with ‘kāla.’ This can be understood as ‘unfavorable time’ or ‘inopportune time.’ Thus, ‘vikāla’ denotes a timeframe that is deemed inappropriate or unsuitable for a specific action or event.
Trikal – In Sanskrit, the term ‘Trikal’ denotes ‘the three times,’ which encompasses the past, present, and future. It may also refer to an individual who possesses knowledge or experiences of all three temporal dimensions, thereby indicating omniscience or a state of timelessness.
Mahakal – Mahakal signifies the supreme aspect of time. Lord Shiva, known as Mahakaleshwar, is the master of time and represents its essence.
