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English: Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 10 - Goddess Durga(Mahishasuramardini) Killing Mahishasura.

This sculpture depicts goddess Durga killing deamon king Mahishasura. The goddess is depicted with 10 arms each carrying a weapon. Lion (vahana of Durga) can also be seen. Mahishasura is depicted by Buffalo. The sliced head of Buffalo depicts the killing. The sculpture is located at inner walls (North-West Corner) of the sanctum area.

Lakshamana temple is among Khajuraho Group of Monuments(a World Heritage Site)
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Author Rajenver
Camera location24° 51′ 08″ N, 79° 55′ 18.49″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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