Durga depicted riding a lion, Orissa

Durga, “she who can hardly be approached”, is the Devi depicted riding a lion. The Goddess embodies feminine creative energy (Shakti) and has within her powers of creation and destruction.
The sculpt is heavy, well detailed. Sediments of vermilion dust are due to veneration. Durga has 4 arms and holds attributes of him; she is tame, but the lion on which she sits has an open jaw and shows its teeth and advances with small steps, its tail rests on the base
Light signs of consumption are present on the face and clothing.
Gr. 3.350