In order to bring new experiences to tourists during the Binh Ngo Tet holiday in 2026, Gia Lai Provincial Museum has decorated and introduced the Mahishasuramardini Goddess relief and installed a welcome gate at the Twin Tower Relic (Quy Nhon ward, Gia Lai province), contributing to creating highlights for the visiting space.
In Indian mythology, the goddess Mahishasura Mardini is considered a symbol of beauty and power, created from the power of the gods to destroy the demon Mahisha - the force that threatens the world. The goddess is also known by names such as Uma, Parvati, Durga, Devi, Sati, Kali...
The Relief of the Goddess Mahishasuramardini was discovered in 1989 at the ruins of Rung Cam tower, Thu Thien Thuong village, Binh Nghi commune, Tay Son district, former Binh Dinh province (now Tay Son commune, Gia Lai province).
The sculpture is the decorative part of the entrance arch of the tower architecture, made in the shape of a sharp arc with large sizes, showing the level of sophisticated sculpture.
The Relief of the Goddess Mahishasura Mardini was recognized by the Government as a National Treasure in 2015 and is currently displayed at the Champa Cultural Space under the Gia Lai Provincial Museum.
In addition to honoring the treasure, the management unit also installed a welcome gate consisting of two separate gate blocks, connected by a steel frame and modern lighting decoration, creating visual highlights but still harmonizing with the ancient architectural space.
Decoration items are implemented in harmony with the ancient architectural space of the Twin Towers, contributing to creating highlights and renewing the sightseeing experience of tourists during the Binh Ngo Tet and National Tourism Year 2026.
