[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Elements of Hindu Iconography](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914) › v3.c19.155 # Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.155 Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.155 - **Language:** English ### [v3.c19.155](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.155) The seven Mātṛkās caught all drops of blood as they fell in the battle between Śiva and Andhakāsura, and thus stopped the further multiplication of secondary Andhakāsuras. In the struggle Andhakāsura finally lost his power known as asura-māyā and was defeated by Śiva. Nevertheless through Śiva’s grace he gained a good end. - [Previous: v3.c19.154](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.154) - [Next: v3.c19.156](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.156) - [Up: v3.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.155](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.155) · Pramāṇa