Goddess Gauri is Devi, Shakti or the Mother Goddess, who appears in many forms, such as Durga, Parvati, Kali and others. She is auspicious, brilliant and protects the good people while punishing those who perform evil deeds. Mother Gauri enlightens the spiritual seeker and removes the fear of rebirth by granting salvation. She rides on a lion, tiger or bull. She has four hands holding a trident, mini-drum and lotus while the fourth hand remains in protection. She is the incarnation of Goddess Shakti and/or Parvati (Durga).