Durga fights the demon Mahishasur Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663) flanked by putti

flanked by putti

leaning against a support and looking contemplative

Monument and St Dunstan in the East

People including women with large hooped skirts stroll in front of the waterworks

'Spy's Taken at Greenwich'

Durga fights the demon Mahishasur Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663) flanked by puttiIn Hinduism, Durga is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. She is considered the fiercer, demon fighting form of Shiva's wife, goddess Parvati. Durga is depicted with 10 arms and rides a lion or a tiger carrying powerful weapons. She fought and defeated the demon Mahishasura Durga and is also known as Mahishasuramardini, the killer of Mahishasura.