Goddess Durga slaying the demon Mahisha ca. 12th century Bangladesh, northern Bengal, possibly Varendra region The warrior goddess Durga is celebrated in Hindu India as the supreme protectress of devotees. As an expression of the wrathful aspect of Parvati, Shiva’s consort, she epitomizes shakti, or divine female energy. The goddess assumed a multi-armed form, known as Mahishasuramardini, to wield weapons lent to her by male gods unable to subdue the demon Mahisha. Disguised in buffalo form, the demon assailed Durga, only to be slain by her cosmic Goddess Durga slaying the demon Mah
Goddess Durga slaying the demon Mahisha ca. 12th century Bangladesh, northern Bengal, possibly Varendra region The warrior goddess Durga is celebrated in Hindu India as the supreme protectress of devotees. As an expression of the wrathful aspect of Parvati, Shiva’s consort, she epitomizes shakti, or divine female energy. The goddess assumed a multi-armed form, known as Mahishasuramardini, to wield weapons lent to her by male gods unable to subdue the demon Mahisha. Disguised in buffalo form, the demon assailed Durga, only to be slain by her cosmic Goddess Durga slaying the demon Mahisha. Bangladesh, northern Bengal, possibly Varendra region. ca. 12th century. Copper alloy. Pala-Sena dynasty. Sculpture
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