The Goddess Ambika Leading the Eight Mother Goddesses in Battle Against the Demon Raktabija, Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), early 18th century Book/manuscript; Painting; Watercolor, Opaque watercolor and ink on paper, 4 1/2 x 8 in. (11.43 x 20.32 cm) Made in: Nepal Gift of Paul F. Walter

The Goddess Ambika or Durga Leading the Eight Matrikasin Battle Against the Demon Raktabija, Folio from a Devi Mahatmya - (top row, from the left) the Matrikas - Narashmi, Vaishnavi, Kumari, Maheshvari, Brahmi. (bottom row, from left) Varahi, Aindri, Chamunda or Kali(drinking the demon’s blood), Ambika. on the right, demons arising from Raktabija’s blood