Title : Goddess Durga Slaying Mahisasura
Accession No : 77.7.5841
Ten-armed Durga is depicted slaying buffalo Demon- Mahishasura Mardini. The goddess can be seen standing on a small pedestal, holding the head of the demon in her hand. Lord Ganesha can be seen depicted in the foreground. The background of the sculpture consists of a shrine.
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Source
- RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
- CollectionMuseum Collection
Provenance
- CountryIndia
- StateWest Bengal
Period
- Start Date20th Century
Condition
- ConditionGood
- Action NoteCNR
Contributor
- Community / TribeKarmakar
Dimensions
- Measurement (CMS)17.3 x 18 x 9
- Weight (GRMS)0.00
Significance
- ReligiousMahishasura was the son of Mahisi (Buffalo), and the great-grandson of Brahmarshi Kashyapa. He was ultimately killed by Goddess Durga - after which She gained the epithet Mahishasuramardini.
Description
- DescriptionTen-armed Durga is depicted slaying buffalo Demon- Mahishasura Mardini. The goddess can be seen standing on a small pedestal, holding the head of the demon in her hand. Lord Ganesha can be seen depicted in the foreground. The background of the sculpture consists of a shrine.
- Inscription/Markings No
- Reference"Aditi Ranjan, M P Ranjan (2005). Crafts of India, Handmade in India, National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad: Mapin Pub. ISBN 81-88204-57-9. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/mahalaya-revives-memories-of-the-good-old-radio-in-kolkata/article32624643.ece"
- KeywordGoddess, Durga, Demon, Mahishasura-Mardini, Ganesha, Mythology