Question

What are the characteristics of mahishasurmardini at Kailash temple of Ellora

Answer 1

The main characteristic of Mahishashurmardini of Kailash temple is the destroyer of evil.

According to the Hindu myth, Devi Durga is mostly known as Mahishashurmardini as she destroys “Mohishashur,” the evil which is born to destroy our world.

This temple shows Vishnu and shiv do the appearances of Devi Durga because of the request of Brahma.

The other characteristic of Kailash temple’s Mahishashurmardini is that she seated on Lion in a different and unique pose.