Rakṣā Kālī (or Durgā) - Goddess of Epidemics, Protection & Drought (24 × 36 in Poster) nurturing energy apparel the painting reflects the profound

the painting reflects the profound influence of Nepalese masters on early Tibetan art-evident in refined linework

This Kalighat piece balances intensity and elegance

A parrot perched nearby adds a playful and symbolic touch often associated with royal domestic life and auspiciousness

this piece resonates with the essence of India’s rich spiritual heritage

This is not destruction or transcendence alone - it is play (Lila)

Rakṣā Kālī (or Durgā) - Goddess of Epidemics, Protection & Drought (24 × 36 in Poster) nurturing energy apparel the painting reflects the profoundIndia ca. 18th19th Century (Folkkta Tradition) Key Features Rak Kl The Protective Mother in Times of CrisisThis striking folk devotional image presents Rak Kl, a rare protective form of the Goddess revered during epidemics, droughts, and collective calamities. Worshipped as a fierce yet maternal guardian, Rak Kl embodies the belief that divine protection emerges most powerfully when life is threatened by disease, scarcity, or environmental imbalance.