Shumbha and Nishumbha
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Shumbha and Nishumbha are two asuras in Hindu mythology, featured in the Devi Mahatmya. In their legend, they were slain by the goddess Kaushiki.
Painting of Durga fighting Shumbha and Nishumbha
A Pahari depiction of Kali (sometimes described as a form of Parvati) attacking Nishumbha with her trident: Kali Attacking Nishumbha; c. 1740, colour on paper, 22 × 33 cm, Cleveland Museum of Art.
Durga
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Durga is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is widely worshipped by the followers of the goddess-centric sect, Shaktism, regarded as the principal aspect of Mahadevi, the Ultimate Real
Shumbha and Nishumbha
…pleased, granting them the boon that no man or deva or asura could destroy them. Once Chanda and Munda, servants of Shumbha, encountered the goddess Durga, and were overwhelmed by her beauty. They carried reports of this goddess to Shumbha, who sought to possess Durga. Shumbha sent the asura Sugriva to…
A painting of Durga at Jaganmohan Palace, Mysuru
18th-century painting of Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura
Durga killing Mahishasura in a Durga Puja celebration in Bengal
13th century stone sculpture in the British Museum