Stone carving on Magar Mandi Mata Mandir Hindu temple. This depicts the goddess Durga beheading Mahishasura as a bufffalo
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5007 x 3498 px | 42.4 x 29.6 cm | 16.7 x 11.7 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
12 December 2008Location:
Nimaj, Rajasthan, Republic of India.More information:
Stone carving on Magar Mandi Mata Mandir a 9th Century. Hindu temple. This depicts the goddess Durga in the form of Mahisha Mardini beheading the demon Mahishasura in the form of a buffalo. Durga's lion can be seen biting the buffalo. The demon is emerging from the buffalo's neck and a selection of Durga's ten weapons can be seen. This temple was probably made in South India and transported to Nimaj. Nimaj, Rajasthan, Republic of India. 12 December 2008