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And a number of roots were scattered near the walls made up of pointed tusks. The inner temple was covered with hide taken out within only a moment. (34)
[32] In it the auspicious lamps were lighted in skulls filled with human tallow. In it the columns of smoke were increased by pure Guggulu burning. (35)
It had Swastika marks made up by the pearls of elephants, rice and the blood of S'abara wives. In it a number of chowries hung down long and white like moon's rays. (36)
There were the groups of the hides of wild boars, long, pendent and full of blood. The ground appeared beautiful on account of the collection of the leaves of Kankelli, (37)
It was adorned with the idol of Katyayani, of very terrible form whose hands were occupied with a bow, a sword, a gong and the tail of demon Mahisāsura. (38)
Then having seen her Dharana contemplated. "It is possible to escape from the tiger in the forest and also from the
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