Tikuli Durga Painting by Ashok Kumar

Ashok Kumar paints goddess Durga in this Tikuli art. Durga is one of the manifestations of Shakti – the divine energy and is revered as the valiant fighter who killed demon Mahisasur. Her ten hands represent ten directions from which she protects her devotees and are possessed with fearsome weapons which add to her strength. She appears majestic as she poses in the Abhaymudra, with her vahana – Dawon, which represents Dharma.