War in Ancient India c6.s6.t2.5

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In South India there are numerous interesting and instructive sculptures, a systematic study of which would cover a large volume. Here an attempt is made to examine only a few of them to illustrate the Pallava, Choḷa and Vijayanagar art. Vivid representations of Pallava art are seen in Mahābalipuram (Chingleput District). There is fire and passion in the wonderful representation of Durgā slaying Mahiṣāsura.¹⁵² There is another relief exhibiting Arjuna’s penance to get possession of the magic weapon by which any powerful enemy could be easily humbled. The story is found in the Mahābhārata.¹⁵³