Kali Yuga

Also known as Kali Age, Age of Kali, Age of darkness

fourth of four yuga ages of a Yuga Cycle in Hindu cosmology

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Kali Yuga is the fourth and final age in a cycle of four ages according to Hindu cosmology, characterized as a time of decline and spiritual darkness. It matters to Hindu and broader philosophical traditions because it shapes their understanding of cosmic time, human morality, and the cyclical nature of existence.

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Kali Yuga (Devanagari: कलियुग), in Hinduism, is the fourth, shortest, and worst of the four yugas (world ages) in a Yuga cycle, preceded by Dvapara Yuga and followed by the next cycle's Krita (Satya) Yuga. It is believed to be the present age, which is full of conflict and sin.

According to Puranic sources, Krishna's death marked the end of Dvapara Yuga and the start of Kali Yuga, which is dated to midnight 17/18 February 3102 BCE (proleptic Julian), corresponding to 22/23 January (proleptic Gregorian). Lasting for 432,000 years (1,200 divine years), Kali Yuga began 5,127 years ago and has 426,873 years left as of 2026 CE. Kali Yuga will end in the year 428,899 CE.