It is an important symbolism-filled legend in Hindu mythology, particularly Shaktism, and found in many parts of South Asian and Southeast Asian Hindu temples, monuments and texts such as the "Devi Mahatmya".
It is an important symbolism-filled legend in Hindu mythology, particularly Shaktism. The legendary battle of Mahishasura as evil and Durga as good is narrated in many parts of South Asian and Southeast Asian Hindu temples, monuments and texts such as the "Devi Mahatmya".