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Mahishasura Mardini

Mahishasura Mardini on OccultGuide: what the glossary says, related topics, and the dates when it is observed.

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Mahiṣāsuramardinī

The ten-armed form of Durga who slays the buffalo-demon Mahishasura — the form specifically worshipped during Shardiya Navratri, and a fierce, tantric idol not suited for casual home installation.