Chamundi

The Asura king Mahisha, was slain by Durga. After his death, the Asuras fled back to Pataal-lok, the underworld. Soon, Shumbha, swore revenge and became the Asura king. Helped by his brother Nishumbha, he mounted an attack on Svarg-lok, abode of the devas and succeeded in capturing it. While the…
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Durga and Mahishasura

Mahisha, the Asura, was the ruler of Pataal-lok, the underworld and homeland of the Asuras. But Mahisha was greedy for power. He wanted to conquer Bhu-lok, where humans dwelt, and Svarg-lok, the heavenly abode of the Devas. The devas were powerful, too strong to overcome. But Mahisha was not one…
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