durga's lion

durga's lion
Originally uploaded by alxindia.

this is a photo of the Durga temple, described in the lengthy post entitled "Durga in Hampi Letter," below.

the lion is covered in kum-kum (red vermillion powder), old juice from coconuts being broken on and around it, and remnants of sandal paste.

this lion was a wonderful friend to lean on, as we meditated just outside the door to Her little temple (the door and the Durga statue behind it are in the shadows just in back of this welcoming statue).