“Kaliyugam” refers to the age of Kali, an era of decline in Hindu cosmology.
“Kaliyugam” in Tamil refers to the last of the four stages or ages in Hindu cosmology, known as the “Age of Kali” or “Kali Yuga.” It is characterized by a decline in righteousness (dharma), an increase in unrighteousness (adharma), and various challenges and hardships. According to Hindu tradition, each yuga represents a different epoch in the cycle of time, and Kali Yuga is considered the most spiritually challenging phase.