Hindu Goddess Durga Fights Mahishasur
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Hindu Goddess Durga Fights Mahishasur
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Photo Researchers
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Goddess Durga, fighting Mahishasura, the buffalo-demon. The Devas, celestial beings watching the event from the clouds. Durga is often depicted with multiple arms, riding a ferocious lion, and carrying various weapons. Durga riding the lion symbolizes her mastery over all these qualities. Her triumph as Mahishasura Mardini, Slayer of the buffalo Demon is a central episode of the scripture Devi Mahatmya.
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July 7th, 2014
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