Durga Slaying The Buffalo Demon (Terracotta)

This intricately crafted terracotta sculpture vividly portrays the significant event of Goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon, Mahisasura. The sculpture captures the intensity of the moment, presenting a dynamic tableau of divine triumph over demonic force. Dominating the scene is Goddess Durga, depicted with multiple arms, each holding a different weapon. She is shown in the act of slaying Mahisasura, the buffalo demon, who is depicted below her. Flanking Goddess Durga on either side are two other revered goddesses—Lakshmi and Saraswati.On the outer edges of the sculpture are Durga's children Ganesha and Skanda, who are blessed to witness the awesome power of their mother.