Statue of Mahishasura, Mysore

Chamundi Hills at Mysore (State: Karnataka) 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.