Which goddess is often depicted riding a tiger?

Which goddess is often depicted riding a tiger? Durga is often depicted riding a tiger, although many traditions also show her riding a lion.

Durga is a major Hindu goddess associated with protection, strength, motherhood and victory over destructive forces. Her most famous story is the battle against Mahishasura, a buffalo demon who had defeated the gods. Armed with weapons given by the deities, Durga fought Mahishasura and restored cosmic order.

In visual art, she commonly appears with multiple arms, each holding a weapon, while seated on or standing beside her animal mount. The tiger emphasizes her courage, ferocity and command over wild power. The lion serves the same symbolic purpose in many regional traditions, which is why depictions are not uniform.

Durga is also closely connected with Navaratri and Durga Puja. She may be identified with forms or aspects of the supreme Goddess, including Mahadevi, Shakti and, in some traditions, Parvati. Kali is another fierce goddess and can be associated with powerful animal imagery, but the warrior goddess most conventionally shown on a tiger or lion is Durga.