Mahishasur - Mythology

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The Hindu Goddess Durga was created to stop the bull-headed Demon God Mahishasura from destroying the world—and her zeal to see him punished led to one of the greatest battles in Indian mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode is 46 minutes long.

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This episode was published on March 17, 2020.

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The Hindu Goddess Durga was created to stop the bull-headed Demon God Mahishasura from destroying the world—and her zeal to see him punished led to one of the greatest battles in Indian mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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