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Durga

In Hinduism, Durga is a form of Devi, the supreme goddess. She is depicted as a woman riding a tiger,She has a dagger in her hand and she is shown as drinking blood.This signifies life. 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.