"The Goddess Durga as Bhadrakali", Basohli School, Himachal Pradesh, India (c. 1675)
"Thus the supporter of the worlds was praised and worshipped with celestial flowers, perfumes, unguents and heavenly incense by the devas. Benignly serene in countenance she spoke to the obeisant gods. The Devi said, “O devas, choose whatever you desire of me”. The gods responded, “Since our enemy, this Mahishasura, has been slain by you, O Bhagavati everything has been accomplished, and nothing remains to be done. And if a boon is to be granted to us by you, O Maheshvari, whenever we think of you again, please destroy our direct calamities. And, O Mother of spotless countenance, whatever mortal shall praise you with these hymns, may you, who have become gracious towards us, also be gracious to him and bless him to be fortunate, O Ambika!” Goddess Bhadrakali who was thus propitiated by the gods for their own sake and that of the world, said “Be it so” and vanished from their sight."
— Excerpt from the Devīmāhātmyam