According to some Hindu scholars and priests interpretations of Hindu
cosmology and ancient Indian scripture, we are currently in the age of the
male demon, Kali Yuga (also known as the Age of Iron), the fourth of the
evolutionary Yugic cycles.
Together with the other three Yugas - Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga and Dvapara
Yuga – they are said to comprise the world’s entire age.
Kali Yuga is also known as the Dark Age because it marks a time when there
will be a decline in morality as spirituality is abandoned and people become far
removed from the natural laws. During this time, the matieralistic way of life
becomes viable and gives rises to disharmony and there will be many quarrels
and conflicts. However, towards the conclusion of this dark era there will be
the coming of the tenth and final Maha Avatara (Great Avatar) known as Kalki
and the critical mass of Enlightened Ones who will battle and defeat the demon
Kali and his dark forces.