Durga Slays Mahisha

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Jan van der Crabben
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published on 17 December 2018
Durga Slays Mahisha

The goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahisha. This sculpture shows the terrifying goddess while killing a demon. In her hands she holds her typical attributes of a trident, skull drum, sacrificial knife, sling, shield, bell, and a blood bowl.

India, Tamil Nadu, Chola Dynasty, 11th / 12th century CE. Exhibited at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, Switzerland.

About the Author

Jan van der Crabben
Jan van der Crabben
Jan is the Founder and CEO of Ancient History Encyclopedia, leading the non-profit company to best fulfil its mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. He holds an MA War Studies from King's College.

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Crabben, J. V. D. (2018, December 17). Durga Slays Mahisha. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/9725/

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Crabben, Jan V. D. "Durga Slays Mahisha." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 17, 2018. https://www.ancient.eu/image/9725/.

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Crabben, Jan V. D. "Durga Slays Mahisha." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 17 Dec 2018. Web. 15 Jun 2019.

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