The Creation of Durga: Page from a Dispersed Markandeya Purana: (Stories of the Sage Markandeya)

India (Punjab Hills, Guler)

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Durga was created by the gods to vanquish the demon Mahish, whom they could not kill. Each of the gods gave Durga a weapon. Here, she sits on a lotus floating above her lion vehicle, surrounded by offerings and adored by two throngs of gods.

The Creation of Durga: Page from a Dispersed Markandeya Purana: (Stories of the Sage Markandeya), Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, India (Punjab Hills, Guler)

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The Creation of Durga: Page from a Dispersed Markandeya Purana: (Stories of the Sage Markandeya), Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, India (Punjab Hills, Guler)
The Creation of Durga: Page from a Dispersed Markandeya Purana: (Stories of the Sage Markandeya), Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, India (Punjab Hills, Guler)
The Creation of Durga: Page from a Dispersed Markandeya Purana: (Stories of the Sage Markandeya), Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, India (Punjab Hills, Guler)
The Creation of Durga: Page from a Dispersed Markandeya Purana: (Stories of the Sage Markandeya), Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, India (Punjab Hills, Guler)

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