She is widely worshipped by the followers of the goddess centric sect, Shaktism, and has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism. Durga is seen as a motherly figure and often depicted as a beautiful woman, riding a lion or tiger, with many arms each carrying a weapon and often defeating demons. Durga is believed to unleash her divine wrath against the wicked for the liberation of the oppressed, and entails destruction to empower creation. ĭurga's legend centres around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and Dharma the power of good over evil. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction and wars. She is one of the most popular and widely revered Hindu deities. Mahishasura Mardini, Bhavani, Devi Maa, Mata Rani, Adi ShaktiĬhakra (discus), Shankha (conch shell), Trishula (trident), Gada (mace), Bow and Arrow, Khanda (sword) and Shield, Ghanta (bell)ĭurga Puja, Durga Ashtami, Navaratri, Vijayadashamiĭurga ( Sanskrit: दुर्गा, IAST: Durgā) is a major Hindu goddess ( Devi), worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi.

18th-century painting of Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura

Lion in hindi word