Mahishasura was the son of Mahisi (Buffalo) and the great-grandson of Brahmarshi Kashyapa.Mahishasura is described as an evil being who can change his outer form, but never his demonic goals.Mahishasura was invincible, no God or man could defeat him. The asuras had confiscated Amravati and drove the Gods out of heaven. Indra ran for help to the Trimurti, Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and asked for help from them. Lord Brahma remembered the boon that he had given Mahishasura.All the gods were very worried about the world's peace.Then Maa Parvati,who was wife of Lord Shiva promised to the world that she will destroy Mahishasura.

Story of Buffalo-headed king Mahishasura and his battle with Goddess Durga.

Mahishasura gained so much power, and was sexist enough to not believe he could be killed by a woman.

The story of Goddess Durga, the legend of Mahalaya, and the story of Goddess Durga defeating Mahishasura for instance.

WHO WAS MAHISHASURA?

As legends have it, Mahishasura was a king with the head of a buffalo. He was a staunch worshipper of Lord Brahma. After years of penace by Mahishasura, Brahma was finally pleased and offered him a wish. Mad with power, Mahishasura demanded immortality. His wish was that he should not be killed by a "man or animal" on the face of Earth. Brahma granted him this wish, and then told him that a woman will be the end of him.

Subjected to defeat, the devas assembled in the mountains where their combined divine energies coalesced into goddess Durga. The newborn Durga led a battle against Mahishasura.

Goddess Durga then fought Mahishasura over a period of fifteen days during which he kept changing his shape to become different animals and misled her. Finally when he transformed into a buffalo, Goddess Durga stabbed him with her trident and that was the end of him.

10 whole days

The battle, as they say, was epic. Goddess Durga fought Mahishasura for 10 whole days. The shape-shifting demon was no match for the radiant and strong goddess.

The popular legend is that Mysore (Mahishooru) gets its name from Mahishasura Mardini, a manifestation of goddess Durga. The Buffalo demon Mahishasura, states the regional tradition, had terrified the local population. It is believed that goddess Durga (Chamundeshwari) killed Mahishasura on top of the Chamundi Hills.

Maa Durga also known as Chamundeshwari and also known as Mahishasura Mardini.

What's the story behind Navratri?

Navratri is a time when Hindus celebrate the goddess Durga for killing the demon, Mahishasura.Navratri speaks about the great battle between the powerful demon Mahishasura and Goddess Durga. … Each year, on each day of Navratri, an incarnation of “Goddess Durga” is worshipped to celebrate the day of her victory over Mahishasura, and the ultimate victory of 'Good over Evil.”

What is the importance of 9 avatars of navratri?

Goddess Durga, the female cosmic power, is worshipped, sung, and called in her nine forms throughout the Navaratri days. Maa Durga's various forms represent power, strength, bravery, knowledge, beauty, elegance, and auspiciousness.

9 Avatars of Maa Durga:

It is devoted to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine avatars - Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri. These nine forms of Adi Shakti are known as Navadurga.



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