 The name "Mysore" is an anglicised version of "Mahishūru", which means the abode of "Mahisha" in the vernacular Kannada.The common noun "Mahisha," in Sanskrit, means buffalo; in this context, however, "Mahisha" refers to Mahishasura, a mythical demon who could assume the form of both human and buffalo, who, according to Hindu mythology, ruled the ancient parts of Mysore Kingdom, known in Sanskrit as "Mahíšhaka", centred at "Mahishapura".He was killed by the Goddess Chamundeshwari, whose temple is situated atop the Chamundi Hills, after whom it is named.