Sixth of the nine Navadurga forms. Born as the daughter of Sage Katyayana. The fierce form who slayed Mahishasura. Represents divine anger against evil and the power of righteousness. Worshipped on the sixth day of Navaratri.
Four-armed form riding a lion. Holds sword and lotus in upper hands, lower hands in abhaya and varada mudras. Sometimes depicted slaying Mahishasura. Golden complexion.