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Ambika

अम्बिका
Also known as: Ambikā, The Mother

About

The mother goddess aspect of Durga. Represents the nurturing, protective, and fierce mother. One of the primary names in the Devi Mahatmya. Symbolizes the universal mother who protects her children and destroys evil.

Attributes

MotherhoodProtectionNurturingFierce when needed

Symbols

LionTrishulaSwordShield
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Ambikāyai Namaḥ

Festivals

Navaratri

Scriptures

Devī Māhātmya

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Similar to Durga: riding lion, holding weapons. Motherly yet fierce expression.