#Mahishasurmardini

Sri Kanaka Durga Devasthanam, Indrakeeladri Hill, Vijayawada, AP-Shaktipeeth constructed by Arjuna where he obtained Pasupatha Astra after his great penance for Bhagwan ShivJi. Swayambu/Self Manifested Goddess appears as Mahishasurmardini s

Goddess Durga slaying MahishasuraFrom 11th Century, Pala period. Lifting up the tail of Indra’s en-emy (i.e. the buffalo demon),putting her foot on his head withforce, and taking her trident,she pierced

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