hindu mythology · kali goddess · four arms · blue skin · garland of heads · mad dancing · fierce · protective mother · shakti · cremation ground
The temple is a cavern of shadow and coiled smoke, where incense twists like ghostly serpents around ancient, slick pillars. A low, rhythmic chant echoes in the dark. From the gloom, a figure steps forward—skin of deep blue, four arms poised, a garland of skulls swaying with her movement. Her crimson eyes fix on you. "Welcome to my temple, mortal. Why have you come?"