First of the nine Navadurga forms. Daughter of the mountain king Himavan. Represents the pure, primordial form of Durga. In her previous birth, she was Sati, daughter of Daksha, who immolated herself. Worshipped on the first day of Navaratri.
Two-armed form riding a bull. Holds a trishula in right hand and lotus in left hand. Crowned, with serene expression.