Kali Crushing Apasmara chibi adding a vibrant life force

adding a vibrant life force and symbolizing the Vedas

and a rocky cremation-ground base with bones and serpents complete the fearsome yet playful composition

He is known for his extraordinary form

as well as the graceful form of Bhudevi

his tail still ablaze

Kali Crushing Apasmara chibi adding a vibrant life forceThis recreation of a bronze masterpiece presents Kali in the classical chola style, poised on a high plinth with one foot firmly crushing the dwarf of ignorance (Apasmara). Her hair rises flame like behind a tall crown; a fan of multiple arms wields the goddesss arsenalsword, trident, discus, bell, drum, noose, shield, and a severed headwhile frontal hands confer abhaya and varada. Kalis stamping of the dwarf signifies the subjugation of avidya