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Durga or Doorga is a Hindu deity and consort of Siva. She is depicted as having ten arms. Her most famous exploit was slaying Mahisha, the chief of the demons. The festival of Durga puja is celebrated annually in her honour. Research Durga
Mahisha was chief of the demons in Hindu mythology. He was killed by Durga. Research Mahisha
 
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