Durga is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is widely worshipped by the followers of the goddess-centric sect, Shaktism, regarded as the principal aspect of Mahadevi, the Ultimate Real
A painting of Durga at Jaganmohan Palace, Mysuru
18th-century painting of Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura
Durga killing Mahishasura in a Durga Puja celebration in Bengal
13th century stone sculpture in the British Museum
Devī is the Sanskrit word for 'goddess'; the masculine form is Deva. Devi and Deva mean 'heavenly, divine, anything of excellence', and are gender-specific terms for deity in Indian religions.
A sculpture of the goddess Lakshmi
Parvati riding a lion with her son Ganesha
Image of goddess Saraswati