But behind Maa Kali’s fearsome appearance lies the image of a protective mother, one who destroys evil and frees her devotees from fear.From the legends of Raktabija and Chamunda to the mysteries of shamshan worship, @labanyamaitra explores the fascinating world of Bengal’s Kali Pujo on this episode of Culture Project.
The goddess of darkness, the night of ghosts, and Bengal's most mysterious festival
When much of India celebrates Diwali with the triumph of light over darkness, Bengal turns to a goddess who makes darkness divine. Kali Pujo is a night of midnight prayers, glowing lamps, Tantric traditions, cremation grounds and stories of demons and restless spirits. But behind Maa Kali’s fearsome appearance lies the image of a protective mother, one who destroys evil and frees her devotees from fear.From the legends of Raktabija and Chamunda to the mysteries of shamshan worship, @labanyamaitra explores the fascinating world of Bengal’s Kali Pujo on this episode of Culture Project.
