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Kali Statue with Shiva Wearing Garland of Skulls Necklace & Elaborate Arch Holding Large Sabre 10.5"
Item# 160bs27z
Kali Statue with Shiva Wearing Garland of Skulls Necklace & Elaborate Arch Holding Large Sabre 10.5"
Item# 160bs27z
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Statue Details
Materials: Indian Brass Cast in Delhi, India
Total Height Including Base: 10.5 inches or 27 cms
Base Width & Depth: 6 x 3 inches
Weight: 8 pounds or 4 kgs
- This brass statue vividly portrays the powerful Goddess Kali standing on Shiva, symbolizing the eternal cycle of creation and destruction
- Wielding a large knife and holding a severed head, with a garland of skulls adorning her neck, Kali's formidable aspect is beautifully captured in intricate detail
- The elaborate arch encircling Kali enhances her divine presence and highlights the exceptional craftsmanship of the statue
This brass statue portrays the powerful Hindu Goddess Kali, a symbol of time, change, power, creation, preservation, and destruction. Cast in a variety of colors, each statue offers a unique representation of the deity, enhancing her dynamic and formidable nature.
Kali is depicted in a fiercely dynamic pose, standing on the corpse of her consort, Shiva. This depiction is a reminder of the cycle of life and death, emphasizing the inseparability of creation and destruction in the cosmic order.
Her raised back right hand wields a large, curved knife, symbolizing the severing of all material and worldly ties. In her front left hand, she holds a severed head, a stark representation of the ego cut off from divine consciousness, underscoring her role as a liberator of souls.
Kali's face is menacing, a testament to her fierce nature as a destroyer of evil. Her protruding tongue, a traditional aspect of her iconography, embodies the transformative power of her energy, symbolizing her consumption of all negativity and illusion.
Adding a formidable aspect to her attire, Kali wears a garland of skulls around her neck, each representing a letter of the Sanskrit alphabet, symbolizing her omnipresence and omniscience.
The goddess is framed by an elaborate arch, its intricate design further highlighting the painstaking craftsmanship of the statue. This arch forms a halo around Kali, drawing attention to her and enhancing her divine presence.
Each color variation of the statue offers a distinct visual appeal, allowing for a personal connection with the deity. This brass statue of Kali, with its detailed crafting and spiritual symbolism, is not only a work of art but also a powerful representation of cosmic truths.
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Founder, Lotus Sculpture
The Hindu Goddess Kali is the malevolent form of Devi. She is associated with eternal energy, "She who destroys". The name Kali comes from kāla, which means "the black one". Since Shiva is called Kāla - the eternal time, Kālī, his consort, also means "the Time" or "Death". Hence, Kali is considered the goddess of time and change.
The Story of Kali: To aid her son in his endeavor to rid the three worlds of the multiplying demon, Raktabija, Parvati entered the cosmic battlefield as the dreaded goddess Kali - dark as death, gaunt with sunken eyes, gaping mouth, with long disheveled hair covering her naked body.
Kali spread her tongue over the battlefield and licked the demon's falling blood catching on her long, outstretched tongue before the drop could find it's way to the ground springing a demonic life anew. Raktabija, without his multiplying numbers was left powerless. Skanda was able to dispatch Raktabija and all his remaining duplicates with ease.
Skanda, guardian of the heavens, went on to destroy many demons who opposed the reign of the gods. But he could not defeat the demon Raktabija. Whenever this demon's blood touched the ground, a thousand new demons sprang to life. He seemed unconquerable.
Skanda thanked his mother for her timely help. To celebrate her victory, Kali danced wildly on the battlefield, bedecking herself with a garland of served heads and a girdle of severed hands.
Shiva Calms Kali: Intoxicated with Raktabija's blood, Kali ran a muck across the three worlds, destroying everything and everyone in her sight.
To restrain her, Shiva took the form of a corpse and blocked her path. As the goddess, blinded by blood lust, tripped on his lifeless body, she was jolted out of her frenzy. She wondered if she had killed her own husband. She placed a foot on Shiva's chest and brought him back to life.
Shiva then took the form of a little child and began to cry, stirring maternal love in the heart of Kali. This forced her to shed her fierce form; Kali became Gauri, the radiant mother, bestower of life.
The Story of Kali: To aid her son in his endeavor to rid the three worlds of the multiplying demon, Raktabija, Parvati entered the cosmic battlefield as the dreaded goddess Kali - dark as death, gaunt with sunken eyes, gaping mouth, with long disheveled hair covering her naked body.
Kali spread her tongue over the battlefield and licked the demon's falling blood catching on her long, outstretched tongue before the drop could find it's way to the ground springing a demonic life anew. Raktabija, without his multiplying numbers was left powerless. Skanda was able to dispatch Raktabija and all his remaining duplicates with ease.
Skanda, guardian of the heavens, went on to destroy many demons who opposed the reign of the gods. But he could not defeat the demon Raktabija. Whenever this demon's blood touched the ground, a thousand new demons sprang to life. He seemed unconquerable.
Skanda thanked his mother for her timely help. To celebrate her victory, Kali danced wildly on the battlefield, bedecking herself with a garland of served heads and a girdle of severed hands.
Shiva Calms Kali: Intoxicated with Raktabija's blood, Kali ran a muck across the three worlds, destroying everything and everyone in her sight.
To restrain her, Shiva took the form of a corpse and blocked her path. As the goddess, blinded by blood lust, tripped on his lifeless body, she was jolted out of her frenzy. She wondered if she had killed her own husband. She placed a foot on Shiva's chest and brought him back to life.
Shiva then took the form of a little child and began to cry, stirring maternal love in the heart of Kali. This forced her to shed her fierce form; Kali became Gauri, the radiant mother, bestower of life.
Brass statues from India do not need much maintenance. The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use.
You can use soap, warm water and a cotton cloth to periodically go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup.
You can use soap, warm water and a cotton cloth to periodically go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup. If you are really interested in making the statue shine you can use some natural oil, like coconut oil or olive oil, and a cotton rag to wipe down the metal portions of the piece. You can use a toothbrush as well to get into the small crevices of the statue like the hands and hair.
Indian brass's durability makes it perfect for cold winters and hot summers of any climate. The metal can stand up to the harshest conditions of heat and bitter cold. We suggest you bathe the sculpture every couple of months so that dirt does not collect on the sculpture and then use a cotton cloth with some natural oil to give the statue a shine.
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