Close-up of a beautifully decorated Hindu goddess idol during Navratri festival in Mumbai.

Devi — the unassailable

Durga

Formed from the combined light of the gods to defeat the buffalo-demon Mahishasura, and worshipped over nine nights each autumn at Navratri, ending in the immersion of her image at Vijayadashami.

Vahana: a lion or tiger
Ayudha: a weapon in each of ten hands, gifted by every god
Consort: consort of Shiva, as Parvati

Mantra

Om Dum Durgayei Namah

Festival

Navratri and Durga Puja