Goddess Sheravali is one of the numerous names of Durga. Mother Goddess is referred as Sheravali mostly in
Legend has it that Goddess Durga appeared mounted on a lion
in the battle against demon Mahisha. She then defeats the buffalo-headed demon.
In some rare images, the lion is depicted as attacking the demon.
One can see sculptures of lion on many temples dedicated to
Goddess Durga.
Bhajans praising the Shervali form of Goddess Durga are very
popular in North India .