As a deity that presides over violations of Buddhist precepts and battles, Maha kala resides in shirin (cemeteries), excels in ongyo (disappearance and concealment) and flying, and devours blood and meat.
破戒・戦闘を司る神としては、尸林に住み隠形・飛行に通じて、血肉を喰らう神である。