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Durga

In Hinduism, Durga is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. She is depicted as a woman with yellow skin riding a tiger. This form of the Goddess is supposed to represent energy (Shakti). She is married to Shiva. As an avatar, she took the form of Annapurna.

Alternative: Durgha

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