Maa Durga symbolizes the divine forces positive energy known as divine shakti feminine energy/ power that is used against the negative forces of evil and wickedness. She protects her devotees from evil powers and safeguards them. Durga is the principal form of the goddess and is also known as Devi and Shakti. She was created by other gods for the slaying of the demon buffalo. Hence, she is described as the goddess of strength.

• Goddess Durga is known as the Mother Goddess. Other names of Goddess Durga are Bhavani, Sherawali, Amba, Chandika, Gauri, Parvati and Vaishno Devi. She represents the fiery powers of the God.
• She is the protector of the righteous, and destroyer of the evil.
• Goddess Durga represents the power of the Supreme Being that preserves moral order and righteousness in the creation.
• The name ‘Durga’ means ‘inaccessible’, she is the personification of the active side of the divine ‘shakti’ energy of Lord Shiva. Durga rides a lion, and carries weapons in her many arms.
• Durga Maa is depicted as riding on a lion or a tiger. A tiger symbolizes unlimited power.
• Durga riding a tiger indicates that She possesses unlimited power and uses it to protect virtue and destroy evil. The lion is a symbol of uncontrolled animalistic tendencies (such as anger, arrogance, selfishness, greed, jealousy, desire to harm others etc.)