The origin story of the revered Hindu goddess, Kali, is a subject of varying accounts across Hindu mythology. Multiple versions exist that portray her birth or emergence, but one particularly prominent narrative recounts how Kali sprang forth from the forehead of the goddess
Durga during a fierce battle against the evil demon Raktabija. The demon possessed the frightening ability to multiply with each drop of his spilled blood, rendering
Durga unable to defeat him. To counter this challenge,
Durga created Kali, an embodiment of her fierce divine energy. With her awe-inspiring form and unbridled power, Kali fearlessly devoured Raktabija, thus effectively ending his reign of terror and restoring balance and peace. This legend undoubtedly attests to Kali's unparalleled role as the formidable warrior goddess, unleashing her divine energy to combat and ultimately overcome the forces of evil (Cartwright).