kaliyuga

In Hindu cosmology, the Kali Yuga is the fourth and final age of humankind's cosmic cycle. This era is characterized by a decline in morality and an increase in discord and strife, often referred to as a "dark age". The Kali Yuga is believed to have begun in 3102 BCE, following the great war described in the Mahabharata, and is predicted to last for 432,000 years. At the end of this age, the world is expected to be destroyed before a new cycle begins. The term "Kali" is associated with death and darkness, though it is distinct from the goddess Kali, who is linked to death and battle but also offers boons to devotees.123