Goddesses Unfiltered: Durga & Kali Banter
Goddesses Unfiltered: Durga & Kali Banter
Amid Himalayas at Kailash. Devi Durga was busy hydrating her body by sipping divine coconut water. Devi Kali made a fierce entry, all covered in battle dust. She was wearing her signature garland of demon heads swinging with pride.
Durga:
Kali, please! Be slow, my dear. Seehow you scared my pigeons again with your fierce entry. I was taking their sessions on, how to do synchronized flying to make a blissful entry during the upcoming Durga Puja entrance in the Prithvi Lok.
Kali:
Pigeons? Didi, don’t taunt me more, and I am not in a good mind. Can you believe I am just back after beheading a demon who dared to call me, “Ma Shakti-licious”? Do you not think that it’s the worst compliment that any Goddess can get? Please understand Di, I don’t have the time or mood for understanding your bird choreography.
Durga:
Shakti-licious? Ugh. Why do they always get bolder just before Puja season?
Kali (in a frustrating tone):
It’s like demon dating season. The moment they see a goddess, mere decency and respect they forget. Don’t they know we’re armed with weapons and Shakti Power to teach them lessons?
Durga (smirking):
And yet, they always act surprised when we bring our weapons in front. Or the trident. Or, in your case, the complete demon-destruction package.
Kali (sitting down):
So, what’s the plan this year Di? More lions? Lasers? Giant LED tridents?
Durga:
Well, this year I’m planning to arrive in a helicopter-shaped lotus. And someone from Prithvi Lok suggested a “silent disco” aarti. I said, “What’s next, are they planning, bhog on a hoverboard?”
Kali (laughing):
Remember those days when we used to land on Prithvi Lok in a simple palanquin with a couple of drummers? The feeling used to be nostalgic. And Now….. 🙁
Durga:
Now the demands are like, “Ma, do a reel with us!” last year, one guy even asked me to bless his cryptocurrency. Can you Imagine the expectations? 🙂
Kali:
You could have turned his phone into a coconut.
Durga (raising an eyebrow):
Tempting. But I just blessed him, with Wi-Fi buffering. Quiet, yet effective.
Kali (cheering):
Classic Didi! Come on, let’s go scary— I mean, bless—some mortals. But, after snacks. I haven’t had a proper bhog since that mango season in 2024.
Durga:
Fine. But this year, you explain to the devotees why you walked into a pandal barefoot and blood-smeared again.
Kali:
Fashion statement, Didi. High divine drama. You wouldn’t understand.
Durga (rolling her eyes):
Oh, I understand. But this time—try not to scare the priest, or the Puja Mandap will go emotionless.
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Your imagination knows is boundless Samata.
Now who would have thought of two Devi’s with cult following to engage in this kind of banter and fun! That was fun to read.
Lol! ““What’s next, are they planning, bhog on a hoverboard?” And you’ve just one of the pandal organizers an idea for the next Pujo season 😀
this was epic, by the way, Samata. Divine sass, sibling energy, and bhog cravings all rolled into one. Durga and Kali need their own talk show already now and I for one would be bingeing on it like crazy. hehehe
How do you think of such amazing posts, Samata. It is a joy to read. Imagine Devi and Kali in a modern day banter talking about wifi, LED, and cryptocurrency. Absolutely, a reader’s delight!
Wow Samata, this was fun read.. Felt like two sisters chatting after a long day, one calm and classy, the other bold and wild. I could totally imagine Durga sipping coconut water while Kali storms in, full of energy. And that Shakti-licious part … oh no, poor demon had no idea what was coming. 😂
Loved the mix of jokes and goddess power. Would love to read more of their fun talks.
This playful banter between Durga and Kali beautifully blends tradition with modern humor. I love how it makes these powerful goddesses relatable while honoring their fierce spirit. Truly refreshing!
I love the way you discussed absurdity and new age façade effortlessly. A reality check that goes unnoticed, a sheer madness of current society. The satirical dialogues make it even more engaging and hits home. I would actually love this to turn into a book with proper story and the banter that will keep me hooked!