the anger of the goddess Durga to slay the demon Raktabija (“Blood-Seed”). During the struggle a new demon emerges from each drop of Raktabija’s blood ...

3. The Mythological Context: The Slaying of Demons: As per Hindu mythology, Goddess Kali came out from Goddess Durga to destroy monsters like Shumbha-Nishumbha and Raktabija that were wreaking ...

One well-known tale tells of Kali overpowering the demon Raktabija by consuming his blood to stop his ability to regenerate. Kali's protruding tongue indicates her awareness of her actions in combat.

This myth highlights themes of sacrifice and devotion. Legend of Goddess Kali In West Bengal, Kali Puja is celebrated during this time as it is believed that Goddess Kali fought the demon king ...

In West Bengal Goddess Kali is said to have killed the frightening demon Raktabija. Diwali celebrates the freedom of the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind as well as 52 other princes from the prison of ...

Line drawing of mythological scene ‘Raktabija Samhara’, and painting of Hanuman with a Shivalinga, Bhima, and Madhwa, by Dr Vijay Siddramappa Hagargundgi, 2023 Initially, Dr Hagargundgi approached me ...

In West Bengal, it celebrates Goddess Kali’s triumph over the asura named Raktabija. The festival is celebrated by Sikhs and Jains as well. Sikhs observe it as ‘Bandi Chhor Divas’, marking ...

One well-known tale tells of Kali overpowering the demon Raktabija by consuming his blood to stop his ability to regenerate.