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Pediment narrates Mahishasuramardani  at Po Nagar
Nha Trang
SculpturePediment narrates Mahishasuramardani at Po Nagar

Po Nagar enshrines Pakawati icon, a disguise of Uma, is the goddess of the southern Champa. The Prasat was built in dedication to Pakawati in Hua Lai period, but was destroyed by Khmer in the 15th century BE. The new Prasat was built again in the early Bin Din Period, which is the current Po Nagar.

Mahishasuramardni
Jakarta
SculptureMahishasuramardni

Mahishasuramardni wears Indian female accessories such as cross necklace, which is common among female goddesses and children. There is a bow-tied belt and a crossing sash of Southern India art.