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| | Shakti and Navaratri Traditions |
 | | Durga is central to the legend of the destruction of the demon Mahishasura. | | | The Navaratri festival season is associated with the worship of the mother Goddess conceived in the form of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. |
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http://www.templenet.com/beliefs/navaratri.htm
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| | VIJAYA DASAMI |
| | Grand processions of all Gods and goddesses are taken out in every town and village on this day, signifying the victory of the forces of righteousness over those of wickedness. | | | The story of how Mahishaasura Mardini took birth is striking for its unique message. | | | Various have been the names of the Goddess of Strength - Durgaa, Mahaa Kaali, Mahishasura Mardini etc., under which that supreme protectress of the good and the holy put to rout, time and again, the demoniac forces and established the supremacy of the righteous. |
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http://www.mypurohith.com/Festivals/vijayadasami.asp
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| | Malibu Hindu Temple's site with Translations of Bhaja Govindam, Mahishasura Mardhani Sthothram and Ganesha Pancharathnam |
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http://www.austintelugu.org/links.html
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| | Agra Fort India, Agra India Taj Mahal, Agra India, Agra Taj Mahal, Agra Travel, Agra City, Agra Information, Agra, ... |
| | Also close to the temple stands the gigantic statue of the demon Mahishasura. | | | Marvel at a 4.8m tall monolith, Nandi, a celestial bull enroute. | | | Philomena's Chruch, built in imposing Gothic style with stained glass windows and lofty towers is a truly majestic sight. |
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http://www.thebestofindia.com/City/Mysore.asp
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| | Gifts Above 50$, Enthroned Ganesh Brass, Goddess Durga Idol, Diwali Gifts 2004 |
| | This brass statue shows Goddess Durga standing with her right leg on the fallen body of the demon Mahishasura, whom she has vanquished. | | | Her ten arms are outspread, bearing weapons, including a trident and a mace, and symbols of grace, such as a lotus and a conch shell. |
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http://www.diwalimela.com/diwali-gifts/gifts-to-india/above-50-2.html
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| | Mysore - Current News & Information |
| | It is Mahishasura's younger brother who has lost his left forearm. | | | Mysore, June 4 (DNandRK)- The dreaded gastroenteritis break-out in city, which was detected on Wednesday when nearly 10 children were hospitalised, has claimed... | | | Mr Deve Gowda, who does not have a good relationship with Mr Deshpande following a row over acquisition of land for Bangalore-Mysore expressway had demanded... |
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http://news.daylightonline.com/Mysore.html
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| | Animals in Mythology: Explore the Mythological Attributes of Animals |
| | An article on the Hindu Goddess Durga - the mythological story of her battle with the demon king Mahisasura and the tale of how Devi Durga finally slayed the evil Mahishasura. | | | Durga: Narrative Art of an 'Independent' Warrior Goddess |
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http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/3-19-2002-14972.asp
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