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Mahisasura

1901/1925

Academy of Fine Arts and Literature

Academy of Fine Arts and Literature
New Delhi, India

This form of Mahisa, a demon of Kalanemi clan, with green body colour, is a rare Tantrika innovation. It combines with darker regions of the cosmos the earth’s fertility aspect and thus seeks to channel animal or rather misled energies into creative process, the Tantra’s primary objective. While meditating on this form of Mahisa the ‘sadhaka’ is able to harness his animal energies and use them for achieving higher goals.

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  • Title: Mahisasura
  • Date: 1901/1925
  • Location: Rajasthan
  • Physical Dimensions: Paper, 21 X 31 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Tantra School
  • Type: Painting
Academy of Fine Arts and Literature

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