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Original - The Goddess Ambika leading the eight Matrika goddesses in battle against the demon Raktabija. - (top row, from the left) Matrikas: Narashmi, Vaishnavi, Kumari, Maheshvari, Brahmi. (bottom row, from left) Varahi, Aindri and Chamunda or Kali and Ambika riding on a lion. On the right, demons arising from Raktabija's blood. Early 18th century folio from the final (third) episode of the text Devi Mahatmya.
Reason
The image depicts the Matrika goddesses on their mounts, their features, weapons and mounts are discussed in the Matrikas article. Also, the legend depicted is described in Devi Mahatmyam, Matrikas, Chamunda (one of the Matrikas).
Comment - I know we don't have explicit size requirements, but 640×377 seems a bit low. I can't refute its EV though. Other comments on this? I'd like to read more input. ~ ωαdεstεr16«talkstalk»00:59, 4 February 2009 (UTC)
