Acc No : 129
Object : Mahishasuramardini
Material : Granite
Measurements (cms) : 56 x 38 x 12
Period : Vijayanagara
Provenance : Virupaksha Temple

A granite slab representing an eight armed Mahishasuramardini holding the trisula (trident), the khadga (sword), the chakra (discus) and dhanush (arrow) in her right hands (lower to upper). She holds shankha (conch), bana (bow), and a shield and the head of Mahishasura in the left hand (upper to lower). She is adorned with jatamukuta (matted hair), hara (necklace), katibandha (waist band),  kankana (bangles), kundalas   (earrings), keyura (armlets), nupur (anklets). The Devi is seen slaying the buffalo demon with the trident held in the lower right hand. The sword is seen planted firmly into the buffalo, and her vahana (vehicle) lion is seen on her right side.