Durga on Tiger

This rare wooden sculpture of Durga astride her tiger reflects the powerful Shakti traditions of Southern India. Crafted in Karnataka using traditional carving methods, such statues are often part of temple chariots or village shrines. Durga, as the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura, represents divine feminine strength and cosmic order. The tiger, her mount, signifies fearless power. Sculptures like this are rare survivors of both ritual use and regional woodcarving heritage, embodying the grandeur of South Indian goddess worship.