Six pages illustrating stories of Devi, the Great Goddess

Maker Unidentified artist

Date17th century

MediumInk and colors on paper

Dimensions22 x 28 inches (55.9 x 71.1 cm)

CultureIndian

ClassificationsManuscripts

Credit LineMuseum Purchase Fund

Terms

Manuscripts
Colors
Ink
ink and colors
Animals
Battles
Birds
Buffaloes
Fighting
Hinduism
Horses
Illustrations
Mythological creatures
Inscriptions
Mythology
Panthers
Religion
Shields
Swords
Tigers
Wolves
Paper
Indian

Object number62.3355

Label CopyThese pages might have once been part of a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess) manuscript, which relates the victory of Devi, through her warrior form Durga, over the demon Mahisha. At the upper left, a king worships Devi, while at the lower left, Garuda, messenger of the Hindu gods, meets with Devi, possibly imploring her to intervene on their behalf and slay the demons. The three scenes at right show Durga riding her tiger vehicle and battling various demons, including the buffalo-headed Mahisha.

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