Kali Crushing Apasmara chibi adding a vibrant life force

adding a vibrant life force and symbolizing the Vedas

with one hand holding a water pot

he is dressed simply

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

This is a meticulously crafted sculpture of the revered Hindu deity

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