A long journey for an Indian godess

After crossing the water from the jungle that was the focus of the last post, it was almost impossible not to notice the official shrine put up by the local council. It had an official place for lighting candles and for leaving offerings, as I guess a sensible move to try to minimise damage to the nature reserve.

What really caught my interest was the name of the saint: Santa Sara Kali. Being and old India head I immediately recognised Kali as a Hindu godess and amazed to find her in Brazil. She is the black one, consort to Shiva lord of death most often portrayed in her destructive form. She is the godess of time and change. In Brazil, she is the patron saint of the gipsies.

 

Indian 1940s Kali poster

Santa Sara Kali