Let me take u back—not to a trend or design conference—but into the heart of an ancient Indian Mythology.
In the heat of a cosmic war, a demon, Raktabija had a terrifying gift—each drop of his blood birthed another demon. Slaying him was impossible. So the gods called upon Kali—the wild, fearsome goddess, dark as the void, adorned with skulls, untethered by norms.
Kali arrived with rage in her eyes ,fire in her veins. She slayed demons with ruthless precision, drinking every drop of their blood to prevent more from rising. But soon, even after the battle was won, her fury didn’t subside, rage was boundless.Her dance became a storm, threatening to unravel the cosmos itself.
Nothing could stop her—except Shiva, the god of stillness, consciousness. In a bold act of surrender, wisdom, lord lay himself beneath her feet. The moment Kali stepped on his chest, she froze. Her tongue fell out—not in shame, but in sudden awareness.
Her power met presence,fury met grounding. chaos found consciousness.
Why This Ancient Story Matters Now
Kali is not a villain. She is not chaos for the sake of destruction.She is transformation, is the force that breaks what no longer serves, perhaps more than ever, we need her.
Today,
Kali is every woman reclaiming her voice
She is every leader who challenges old systems, every innovator who burns outdated models to rebuild something better.
She is the designer who dares to create with intensity, emotion,purpose.
Designs often praises minimalism, symmetry, balance—Shiva’s qualities. But great design also needs Kali’s fire: boldness, disruption, emotion, myth.
Her palette—blood red, midnight blue, gold—is primal, powerful.
Her form—multi-armed, in motion—is a symbol of multitasking, energy, untamed creativity.
Her essence challenges us to create not just for aesthetics, but for meaning.
In fashion, designers like Sabyasachi , Rahul Mishra evoke her drama & symbolism. In interiors, we see her presence in bold murals, temple-inspired spaces,layered textures that honor story over simplicity. In branding, modern wellness & spiritual startups borrow her energy—raw, honest, fierce.
Kali as a Feminist ,Creative
Long before modern feminism, Kali stood tall—unapologetic, bloody, powerful. She teaches us that femininity is not just soft, nurturing. It is also protective, fierce, wise, & yes, angry.
Kali doesn’t ask for permission. She transforms through fire. Sometimes, in order to evolve, we must allow something old to fall apart
Conclusion:The Dance of Power & Presence
Kali standing on Shiva isn’t about dominance. It’s about balance.
Power must meet awareness.Rage, when conscious, becomes sacred.
- In a world chasing speed, aesthetics, and perfection, may we remember Kali: the mother of bold truths, the goddess of reinvention, the destroyer of illusions. may we, in our work and lives, dance between her fire and Shiva’s stillness.
Varsha
Wow… Great article and interesting story. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story regarding this myth.
Keep sharing such mythological facts.
Cheers ..!!
Vvarsharani Agare
Founder -DTechists Consulting
Yoggita Rama
Thank you ma’am.. it really means a lot 😊🙏
Rama Nawale
Kali is every woman reclaiming her voice
She is every leader who challenges old systems, every innovator who burns outdated models to rebuild something better.
She is the designer who dares to create with intensity, emotion,purpose.
Very nice 👌
Yoggita
Thank you so much…coming this from you is a big thing 😊🙏
Smita Deshmukh
Excellent … beautifully explained… It helps to recognise the original power of a woman.
Yoggita
Thank you so much 🙏😊
Anagha Rajurkar
Very well blended modernisation of ancient mythology with woman power by a powerful woman like YOU! I like how you said,”She is the designer who dares to create with intensity, emotion, purpose.”
Yoggita
Thank you so much 😊🙏
Somehow, i am picking this to let people know our original knowledge
Sandhya Nawle
Very Nice👍👍👍