Why Durga Maa ride a lion?

She is considered a symbol of strength, protection, courage, destruction and motherhood. In almost all of her portraits, Maa Durga is seen riding a lion. Lion is the ‘vahana’ or vehicle of Maa Durga. The animal also represents the power of Maa Durga.

Which god sits on a lion?

Born fully grown and beautiful, Durga presents a fierce menacing form to her enemies. She is usually depicted riding a lion and with 8 or 10 arms, each holding the special weapon of one of the gods, who gave them to her for her battle against the buffalo demon.

What is the name of Maa Durga lion?

Dawon, is a sacred lion (sometimes drawn as a tiger), and was later known as Gdon. In Hinduism, the tigerish Gdon was offered by gods to serve goddess Parvati (Durga) as a mount for rewarding her victory.

Why Durga Maa sits on lion or tiger?

Durga Maa is depicted as riding on a lion or a tiger. The lion is a symbol of uncontrolled animalistic tendencies (such as anger, arrogance, selfishness, greed, jealousy, desire to harm others etc.) and Her sitting on it reminds us to control these qualities, so that we are not controlled by them.

Who gifted the lion to Durga?

Indra gave her his vajra, Varuna gave her his conch, Agni gave her a missile or spear, Vayu gave her a bow and arrows, Vishwakarma gave her his axe and an armour, and the lord of the mountains gave her a lion.

Does Durga have a lion or tiger?

What happens when Maa Durga comes on horse?

It is said that whenever the mother comes seated on a horse, it is not auspicious for the country. With this effect, there is a possibility of power upheaval and chances of change of power also remain.

Which goddess is Vahan the tiger?

List of Vahanas