Guest guest Posted February 6, 2004 Report Share Posted February 6, 2004 --------- Forwarded message ---------- Can anyone suggest a good book or other resource with information about the various iconographic variations of Kali Devi? E. Usha Harding in her book on Kali pounts out that Sri Ramakrishna worshipped <Dakshina-Kali>, and that this form has four arms, with sword in upper left, demon's head in lower left, no-fear mudra in upper right, and boon-granting mudra in lower right, while Ma's right foot is before Her left foot. Harding also mentions <Smashana-Kali>, the mirror image of <Dakshina>, with sword and head in Her right hands, and left foot forward. I know <Maha-Kali> in the Chandi Path has ten arms, ten legs, and ten heads. I more often see an image with just ten arms and a normal number of legs and heads. Is this still <Maha-Kali>? I frequently see a <murthi> of Ma Kali with sword in upper right hand, trident in lower right hand, demon head in upper left hand, and a bowl catching blood from the head in lower left hand. What is the name of this aspect? I've even seen <Shveta-Kali>, with a white complexion, dancing on a coal-black Lord Shiva! I know there's a list of 32 different Ganapati's, describing Ganesha's with a variety of colors, heads, postures, and attributes. Is there a similar listing of the various forms of Kali? -- Len/ Kalipadma ______________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.