Chamundi Hills at Mysore offers lot of attractions. One among them is colorful statue of daemon Mahishasura.
This gigantic image of the daemon greets visitors as they reach summit of the hill. In one hand there is cobra, while in another hand there is sword. This statue was built, along with the steps leading up the hill during the reign of King Dodda Devaraja.
As per the legend the demon was vanquished by Goddess Chamundeshwari as a symbol of victory of good over evil.
This gigantic image of the daemon greets visitors as they reach summit of the hill. In one hand there is cobra, while in another hand there is sword. This statue was built, along with the steps leading up the hill during the reign of King Dodda Devaraja.
As per the legend the demon was vanquished by Goddess Chamundeshwari as a symbol of victory of good over evil.
Wow, very impressive statue. How tall is it? He is so colourful, that despite the items he is holding he doesn't look too menacing.;)
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Makes a good subject for photography.
ReplyDeleteThis links me to nostalgia. I miss home now. We spent 2 golden years in kushalnagar watching this demon frequently.
ReplyDeleteAmazing statue .
ReplyDeleteImpressive!
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing sculpture!
ReplyDeleteWow - great statue.. That's one way to frighten off your enemies...
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the statue.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture. Happy sky watching!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ A Simple Life
Awesome, colorful capture! I love it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Rajesh! Enjoy!
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He looks pretty ferocious, I'm glad he was vanquished, and by a goddess at that!
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that´s a cool statue. :)
ReplyDeleteIn could only imagine this statue is huge. Thanks for sharing!
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Very beautiful photo for SWF and very interesting blog post!Have a nice weekend and enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteAgain a great post Rajesh!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteliked your posts on the poetry of stone
ReplyDeleteand this photo of a brightly coloured statue
thanks for adding to the SWF party
wow, that is quite a statue!
ReplyDeletewhat an interesting statue. very colorful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very impressive (and colorful) statue.
ReplyDeleteWhat an imposing statue--and a fascinating story. Thank you!
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A little birdie told me,
Although I don’t know why,
That if I were to look up,
Way up into the sky,
I’d see some wondrous planets,
The moon and sun and stars –
There before my very eyes
Blazed Jupiter and Mars!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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Have seen one .Nice picture ;
ReplyDeleteI have been to Mysore and visited this place. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteI wanna go to your place. Its so beautiful. Pls try to check my entry. Happy sky watch!
ReplyDeleteWow! Very interesting story. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteoh..I am planning to visit India,in january 2011...I don´t know for which city I will start...congrats
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What a huge and colorful statue!
ReplyDeleteThe statue looked marvelous. Hope you have a fantastic weekend.
ReplyDeletewow! a fierce looking daemon.
ReplyDeleteHe looks rather threatening - in a comic book way. Glad to know that it was a female goddess than vanquished him! :-)
ReplyDeleteColourful statue and interesting reading:)
ReplyDeletea lovely and colourful statue.
ReplyDeleteColorful and amazing! You always have such fascinating photos.
ReplyDeleteHave been there. The view of mysore city from Chamundi hills in the early morning and evening is great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors, has a face very fierce. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is huge! Great photo.
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture and detail! I had been to chamundi hills twice.
ReplyDeleteWow, very cool statue, it looks like a giant. Great photo. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you all. The statue is really huge may be around 20ft.
ReplyDeletei'd never visited chamundi even after passing through mysore more than 100 times :) looks like its more than time to make amends!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine statue to photograph, and you did a fine job. Love all the intricate designs in his outfit. Do not think I would want to mess with the guy. Nice capture.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture. Good to know he was vanquished by a goddess. We ladies can be formidable!!
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http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/05/mellow-yellow-monday-122-beautiful.html
Have a great week!
Impressive statue!
ReplyDeleteI have been to chamundi hills, sunrise and sunset from here is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWOAH! Awestruck-ed!
ReplyDeleteThe demon is scary! Beautifully captured shot!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome,Indian mythology is very rich and gives such a wonderful art form. Awesome click.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you all liked it.
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