Maa Kali: Iconography Depiction of The Fierce Goddess - Explained by Rajarshi Nandy  

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Maa Kali's iconic imagery embodies the fierce and transformative power of the Divine Feminine, striking a balance between destruction and liberation. Typically depicted with dark skin, four arms, and a garland of skulls, Kali's visage conveys uncompromising ferocity, while her gentle smile hints at redemption. Her left hands hold the severed head of the demon Mahishasura and a blood-stained sword, symbolizing victory over ignorance and ego. Her right hands dispel fear and grant boons, reassuring devotees of her benevolent aspect. Standing triumphantly on the supine form of Lord Shiva, Kali's dance represents the cosmic cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction, reminding worshippers of the eternal interplay between light and darkness, life and death.