The supreme goddess, the invincible one who protects devotees from all difficulties (durga). Slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Embodiment of divine feminine power (Shakti). Central deity of Shaktism and Navaratri celebrations.
Ten-armed (sometimes eight or eighteen) form riding a lion. Each arm holds a weapon: trishula, chakra, sword, shield, conch, bow, arrow, mace, snake, and bell. Slaying Mahishasura with trishula. Fierce yet compassionate expression.