Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon, sculpture collection Rijksmuseum
Summary
The fight between the Hindu goddess Durga and the demon is described in various Sanskrit texts, which are well known to Hindus. The demon could change shape. He first appeared as a buffalo and was beheaded by Durga; the buffalo’s decapitated head can be seen lying on the ground. When the demon assumed human form, the goddess killed him again, this time using a trident.
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figure
sculptures
stone
buffalo demon
high resolution
india
hinduism
sculpture
sculpture collection rijksmuseum
3d object
hindu gods
hindu
rijksmuseum
Date
1000 - 1100
Source
Rijksmuseum
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Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")