Durga Slays Mahisha

Illustration

by Jan van der Crabben
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.

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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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