The Goddess Kali is the Hindu Goddess that is associated with death and destruction. Goddess Kali is a consort of the God Shiva, whose body she is often portrayed as standing on. Goddesses play an important role in Tantra, which is a form of Yoga. The Goddess Kali seems to have a dominant presence in many Tantric texts and rituals. Some even put the Goddess Kali as the highest of all deities. Regardless of her stature, The Goddess Kali is often seen as a four-armed form or a 10-armed form. Kali is described as black, or dark in complexion. Her eyes are often spoken about as being red in rage.
The book Encountering Kali: In the margins, at the center, in the west is a fascinating read by McDermott and Kripal. This book explores the Hindu Goddess Kali as a bloodthirsty warrior, a goddess of ritual possession, a Tantric sexual partner and an all-loving, compassionate Mother. McDermott and Kripal explain how the Goddess Kaliís popularity has risen in the western culture recently. Due to this explosion in popularity, different interpretations of the Goddess Kali and the understanding of her has become a mixing pot of information. This Goddess Kali book uses scriptural history and other tools to pose interesting and relevant views questions about Kali and her life.
The 11 Inch Kali Statue is a new item that we have in stock at Mas-India.com. This beautiful statue is a fabulous way to show off your interest in the Goddess Kali. This Goddess Kali statue is 11 inches tall and is made of colored resin. Kali is depicted as standing on the God Shiva with four arms reaching out from her body. She is holding weapons and a severed head with one hand. The wonderfully brilliant colors will surely grab the attention of any guest in your home. The 11 Inch Kali Statue will certainly be a keepsake that you will love for the years to come. Anyone interested in mythology would love this statue as a gift.
The aforementioned statue is just one of many fabulous statues that we have of Mother Kali. These Mother Kali statues are perfect to accent end tables, shelves and any other decorating area in your home. Brass, resin and clay statues are all available. Many of these Goddess Kali statues feature vibrant colors that will attract attention and be fabulous conversation pieces.
Enjoy your experience of learning and understanding one of Hinduís fabulous Goddesses, the Goddess Kali. Your journey will surely be one of epic tales and fascinating information. We have many wonderful Goddess Kali items to help your on this trek. You can view them all today at Mas-India.com.