Durga fights the demon Mahishasur Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663) One of the City giants

One of the City giants (Gog

Men and boys examine the horseflesh for sale

a hop boy receives a haircut (left)

which was built as a milestone in 1771

People including women with large hooped skirts stroll in front of the waterworks

Durga fights the demon Mahishasur Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663) One of the City giantsIn Hinduism, Durga is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. She is considered the fiercer, demon fighting form of Shiva's wife, goddess Parvati. Durga is depicted with 10 arms and rides a lion or a tiger carrying powerful weapons. She fought and defeated the demon Mahishasura Durga and is also known as Mahishasuramardini, the killer of Mahishasura.