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-...the buffalo headed demon king of Hindu mythology, Mahishasura, whom once lived here and was vanquished in battle by the goddess Chamundeshwari. The goddess is worshipped even today, atop the Chamundi Hills where she is said to reside.
Rosemary Vargas, in Ashtanga City - The Westerner's Guide to Mysore, p.9 | ||