This Photo Series Of Indian Goddesses Recreated In The 21st Century Is Bold And Beautiful

We have grown up hearing stories about the imperishable Varuni, the fearless Kali, the discerning Saraswati, the Goddess of power Durga and the goddess of riches and substance, Laxmi.

We have been told that every woman around us is a Goddess in herself, because humanity is divine. Photographer Victoria Krundysheva, with real women creates God-like masterpieces. Her message to the world is how if you respect goddesses in their original forms, you have no reason to disrespect, bound or not accept women as they are.

1. Varuni

You call women who drink indecent yet have a Varuni- goddess of wine in Vedas.

Those goddesses you worship are walking daily among us, but you choose to humiliate, harass, rape, disrespect or simply discriminate them. It is time you open your eyes to the actual goddesses till it’s your head in Kali’s hand.

 

2. Kali

Your goddess Kali is naked but you ask your girlfriend to cover up, criticize that woman in crop top, make your daughter conscious of her body. Instead of conquering evil she is fighting herself.

Those goddesses you worship are walking daily among us, but you choose to humiliate, harass, rape, disrespect or simply discriminate them. It is time you open your eyes to the actual goddesses till it’s your head in Kali’s hand.

 

3. Saraswati

You praise Saraswati but don’t consider that girls can be in a rock-band and art is not a serious enough profession for you.

Those goddesses you worship are walking daily among us, but you choose to humiliate, harass, rape, disrespect or simply discriminate them. It is time you open your eyes to the actual goddesses till it’s your head in Kali’s hand.

 

4. Durga

You worship all-powerful Durga, but tell women to know their place.

Those goddesses you worship are walking daily among us, but you choose to humiliate, harass, rape, disrespect or simply discriminate them. It is time you open your eyes to the actual goddesses till it’s your head in Kali’s hand.

 

5. Laxmi

You welcome Laxmi at your home, but frown upon bahu who’s making a career and expect your daughter to leave work after marriage.

Those goddesses you worship are walking daily among us, but you choose to humiliate, harass, rape, disrespect or simply discriminate them. It is time you open your eyes to the actual goddesses till it’s your head in Kali’s hand.

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Women in the world are stepping up, speaking of their rights and fighting their own battles. In almost every religion across the globe, women are idols and have been worshiped for years.

In beautifully written descriptions about each photo she tells the world, the real meaning of her work.

Image Courtney: Victoria Krundysheva Photography

All the captions have been taken from the artist’s Facebook page.