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Mahanavaratri is celebrated for slaying of which "Asura" by goddess Durga?

  1. Bakasura

  2. Narakasura

  3. Jatasura

  4. Mahishasura
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Explanation

Mahanavaratri celebrates the slaying of the buffalo demon Mahishasura by Goddess Durga, which is why she is also called Mahishasuramardini. This victory symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Bakasura and Jatasura were demons killed by other deities (Bhima and Krishna respectively), while Narakasura was killed by Krishna, not Durga.

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