The spectacular brass figure of the Mother Goddess Durga is given a refine and detail treatment with a greater degree of finesse. On her eight hands, the mother goddess is holding eight different weapons, she had received from different gods. The Goddess is shown in a ferocious mode as she is pounding on the demon Mahishasur. One of the most popular goddesses in Hinduism, the Goddess of Power is worshipped with great devotion in various parts of the country, especially in the eastern region and Durga Puja is a popular festival celebrated in Bengal and other parts of the subcontinent. |