Durga fights the demon Mahishasur Grand Duchess View of the Great Tor

View of the Great Tor

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Durga fights the demon Mahishasur Grand Duchess View of the Great TorIn Hinduism, Durga is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. She is considered the fiercer, demon fighting form of Shiva's wife, goddess Parvati. Durga is depicted with 10 arms and rides a lion or a tiger carrying powerful weapons. She fought and defeated the demon Mahishasura Durga and is also known as Mahishasuramardini, the killer of Mahishasura.