Mahishasuramardini Mandapam is a rock cut cave temple located at Mahabalipuram in Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. Named after Goddess Mahishasurmardhini, this rock cut monument depicts the excellent craftsmanship of the Pallavas. There are three small shrines in the inner wall which are the typical pattern of the Pallava art and architecture.
Tourist Attractions
The battle between Goddess Durga and the buffalo headed demon, Mahishasura, is beautifully inscribed on the northern wall. In addition to this, there is a beautiful sculpture of Somaskanda and on the southern wall is the sculpture of Lord Vishnu in Anantasayana posture - resting on his sever hooded cobra, Adisesha.
Lord Shiva is portrayed as Somaskanda with four hands. The upper hands hold a snake in one hand and a beaded chain on the other, while his lower hands perform abhaya and yoga mudras. Goddess Parvati is seated next to him, holding the little Skanda on her lap and a Nandi Bull is found below. Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu are shown in the background.
The sculptures on the western and southern walls relate the episodes from Devi Mahaturya, a Sanskrit poem recited and sung by the followers of Tantric school.
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