Dawon
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Durga riding on Dawon. They cooperated each other and confronting Mahishasura.
Dawon, a sacred tigress (sometimes drawn as a lioness) originated from Tibetan legend but was later adapted to Hindu mythology. In the later myth, it was offered by gods to serve goddess Durga as mount for rewarding her victory. As Durga fought with ten weapons wielded on her arms. Dawon supported its master and attacked the foes with its claws and fangs.
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