She manifests in numerous forms like Parvati, Kali, Saraswati ... the power to destroy the tyrant asura. Illustration: Souren Roy | Script: Subba Rao Shiva, the God of Destruction, gifted Durga ...

The Devi Mahatmya describes Raktabija as an invincible asura who could ... impending destruction. Shiva saw the importance of equilibrium, so he placed himself beneath Kali's feet to stabilise ...