Durga fights the demon Mahishasur Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663) Men and boys examine the

Men and boys examine the horseflesh for sale

People including women with large hooped skirts stroll in front of the waterworks

flanked by putti

Monument and St Dunstan in the East

a hop boy receives a haircut (left)

Durga fights the demon Mahishasur Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663) Men and boys examine theIn Hinduism, Durga is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. She is considered the fiercer, demon fighting form of Shiva's wife, goddess Parvati. Durga is depicted with 10 arms and rides a lion or a tiger carrying powerful weapons. She fought and defeated the demon Mahishasura Durga and is also known as Mahishasuramardini, the killer of Mahishasura.