Durga Puja – Dussehra

Most compassionate and beautiful,
Yet relentless in battle against evil,
Devi!
Shower us with your grace!


Durga as Mahisasura-mardini, from the cave temples of Badami (6th century)

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  1. [...] in Northern Karnataka: Cave One is dedicated to Shiva as the impressive Nataraja; and Devi as Mahisasuramardini. Cave Two honors Vishnu and his avataars Varaha and Vamana. Cave Three is also dedicated to Vishnu, [...]

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