A Glimpse Into a Forgotten Masterpiece

This artwork, Kali: The Dark Force, is a historic reproduction sourced from the legendary 1913 publication Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda K. Coomaraswamy. More than a century old, it carries the spirit of early 20th-century Indian art, where philosophy, culture, and aesthetics merged into something timeless.

The original work stands as a dialogue between the ancient and the modern - between the artist’s brush and the cosmic forces it dared to portray.

The Visual Power of Kali

Rendered in deep blues and earthy tones, Kali is seen mid-dance , wild-haired, unshaken, and unashamed. Her four arms move in rhythm with dissolution and creation, holding the sickle and the severed symbols of ego. Every line and shade of the artwork reveals a raw energy rarely captured in contemporary art.

This image was not made to please; it was made to awaken. The visual language, the open stance, the flowing locks, the subtle balance of rage and beauty, turns the painting into a living experience rather than a static depiction.

Symbolism Beyond Time

The elements of this vintage artwork - the sword, the nudity, the garland - each echo a deep inner truth. They are not ornaments but visual meditations on impermanence, courage, and freedom. This painting becomes an emblem of feminist power and spiritual rebellion, the moment where art transcends boundaries of religion and becomes philosophy on canvas.

Why Own This Poster

Owning this artwork from The Soma Store is not just collecting a poster, it’s welcoming a fragment of history into your space. Each A3 print (11.7 x 16.5 in) is reproduced on 350 GSM matte museum-grade paper, ensuring depth, texture, and longevity.

Display it in your meditation space, study, or art wall, wherever contemplation and creativity meet. It reminds its viewer daily of the necessity to destroy the false and rediscover the real.

Preserving Cultural Legacy

Every piece offered by The Soma Store is a bridge between eras. We restore, remaster, and print vintage artworks from archival sources, bringing them into the present without diluting their soul. By choosing this print, you’re supporting the preservation of real human creativity, not digital imitation.

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Let Kali: The Dark Force storm into your sacred space. Own this rare reprint exclusively at The Soma Store.

A gift of remembrance, rupture, and rebirth.