Dakshina Kali

In Kali, the bloodthirsty "black one", the goddess Devi shows herself in her most terrifying manifestation. Her appearance standing on the god Shiva points to her superior cosmic power, with which she absorbs all the gods into herself and transcends them. Only through her as an active principle can Shiva's transcendental power become effective.

Object data

Inv. No.

103477

Object Name

Kali

Collection

Franz Ferdinand von Österreich-Este (1863 Graz - 1914 Sarajevo) - GND

Dated

19th century

Culture

Indien

Material

Brass