The presiding deity of the Kateel Durga Temple in Karnataka. A form of Durga who is said to have killed the demon Arunasura in the form of a bee. The temple is located on an island in the Nandini river. Represents the power of the goddess to overcome evil in unexpected forms.
Seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Associated with the bee form used to kill Arunasura.