Goddess Durga is also known as Parvati or Lalitha. She is the wife of Lord Shiva and exists in various forms, both friendly and fearful. Two of her fierce but very powerful forms are Durga (Goddess beyond reach) and Kali (Goddess of destruction).

Both have eight hands and great power and energy (Shakti). Durga rides on a lion and Kali rides on a corpse of a demon. Parvati was called Sati in her previous divine incarnation. She has a charming personality and is adored and prayed by married women for a happy married life.